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
56514A
RGB
86, 81, 74
HSL
35, 8%, 31%
HSB
35, 14%, 34%
CMYK
0, 6, 14, 66
LAB
35, 1, 5
LCH
35, 5, 77
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 76
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
35, 3, 6
HWB
35, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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