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
56534B
RGB
86, 83, 75
HSL
44, 7%, 32%
HSB
44, 13%, 34%
CMYK
0, 3, 13, 66
LAB
35, 0, 5
LCH
35, 5, 89
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 90
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
35, 2, 6
HWB
44, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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