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
556C73
RGB
85, 108, 115
HSL
194, 15%, 39%
HSB
194, 26%, 45%
CMYK
26, 6, 0, 55
LAB
44, -8, -7
LCH
44, 10, 222
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 218
XYZ
12, 14, 18
LUV
44, -12, -8
HWB
194, 33%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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