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
56515A
RGB
86, 81, 90
HSL
273, 5%, 34%
HSB
273, 10%, 35%
CMYK
4, 10, 0, 65
LAB
35, 4, -5
LCH
35, 6, 308
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 310
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
35, 2, -6
HWB
273, 32%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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