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
56515B
RGB
86, 81, 91
HSL
270, 6%, 34%
HSB
270, 11%, 36%
CMYK
5, 11, 0, 64
LAB
35, 4, -5
LCH
35, 6, 306
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 308
XYZ
9, 9, 11
LUV
35, 2, -7
HWB
270, 32%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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