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
556C69
RGB
85, 108, 105
HSL
172, 12%, 38%
HSB
172, 21%, 42%
CMYK
21, 0, 3, 58
LAB
44, -9, -1
LCH
44, 9, 188
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 187
XYZ
12, 14, 15
LUV
44, -12, 0
HWB
172, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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