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
556E76
RGB
85, 110, 118
HSL
195, 16%, 40%
HSB
195, 28%, 46%
CMYK
28, 7, 0, 54
LAB
45, -8, -8
LCH
45, 11, 224
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 219
XYZ
13, 14, 19
LUV
45, -13, -9
HWB
195, 33%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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