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
556E7C
RGB
85, 110, 124
HSL
202, 19%, 41%
HSB
202, 31%, 49%
CMYK
31, 11, 0, 51
LAB
45, -7, -11
LCH
45, 13, 238
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 233
XYZ
13, 15, 21
LUV
45, -13, -14
HWB
202, 33%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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