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
557179
RGB
85, 113, 121
HSL
193, 17%, 40%
HSB
193, 30%, 47%
CMYK
30, 7, 0, 53
LAB
46, -9, -8
LCH
46, 12, 221
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 217
XYZ
13, 15, 20
LUV
46, -14, -9
HWB
193, 33%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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