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
556E68
RGB
85, 110, 104
HSL
166, 13%, 38%
HSB
166, 23%, 43%
CMYK
23, 0, 5, 57
LAB
44, -11, 0
LCH
44, 11, 179
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 179
XYZ
12, 14, 15
LUV
44, -13, 2
HWB
166, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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