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
565153
RGB
86, 81, 83
HSL
336, 3%, 33%
HSB
336, 6%, 34%
CMYK
0, 6, 3, 66
LAB
35, 2, 0
LCH
35, 2, 351
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 351
XYZ
8, 8, 9
LUV
35, 3, -1
HWB
336, 32%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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