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
557172
RGB
85, 113, 114
HSL
182, 15%, 39%
HSB
182, 25%, 45%
CMYK
25, 1, 0, 55
LAB
45, -10, -4
LCH
45, 11, 201
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 199
XYZ
13, 15, 18
LUV
45, -14, -4
HWB
182, 33%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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