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
56525D
RGB
86, 82, 93
HSL
262, 6%, 34%
HSB
262, 12%, 36%
CMYK
8, 12, 0, 64
LAB
36, 3, -6
LCH
36, 7, 301
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 302
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
36, 2, -8
HWB
262, 32%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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