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
556E70
RGB
85, 110, 112
HSL
184, 14%, 39%
HSB
184, 24%, 44%
CMYK
24, 2, 0, 56
LAB
44, -9, -4
LCH
44, 10, 205
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 202
XYZ
12, 14, 17
LUV
44, -13, -4
HWB
184, 33%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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