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
565347
RGB
86, 83, 71
HSL
48, 10%, 31%
HSB
48, 17%, 34%
CMYK
0, 3, 17, 66
LAB
35, 0, 8
LCH
35, 8, 94
OKLCH
0.44, 0.02, 95
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
35, 2, 9
HWB
48, 28%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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