Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
556C5D
RGB
85, 108, 93
HSL
141, 12%, 38%
HSB
141, 21%, 42%
CMYK
21, 0, 14, 58
LAB
43, -11, 5
LCH
43, 13, 154
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 156
XYZ
11, 13, 12
LUV
43, -12, 9
HWB
141, 33%, 58%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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