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
56544E
RGB
86, 84, 78
HSL
45, 5%, 32%
HSB
45, 9%, 34%
CMYK
0, 2, 9, 66
LAB
36, 0, 4
LCH
36, 4, 91
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 92
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
36, 1, 5
HWB
45, 31%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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