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
556E7F
RGB
85, 110, 127
HSL
204, 20%, 42%
HSB
204, 33%, 50%
CMYK
33, 13, 0, 50
LAB
45, -6, -13
LCH
45, 14, 244
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 238
XYZ
13, 15, 22
LUV
45, -13, -17
HWB
204, 33%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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