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
565366
RGB
86, 83, 102
HSL
249, 10%, 36%
HSB
249, 19%, 40%
CMYK
16, 19, 0, 60
LAB
36, 5, -11
LCH
36, 12, 293
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 292
XYZ
9, 9, 14
LUV
36, 0, -14
HWB
249, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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