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
556E7A
RGB
85, 110, 122
HSL
199, 18%, 41%
HSB
199, 30%, 48%
CMYK
30, 10, 0, 52
LAB
45, -7, -10
LCH
45, 12, 234
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 229
XYZ
13, 14, 21
LUV
45, -13, -12
HWB
199, 33%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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