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
565757
RGB
86, 87, 87
HSL
180, 1%, 34%
HSB
180, 1%, 34%
CMYK
1, 0, 0, 66
LAB
37, 0, 0
LCH
37, 0, 200
OKLCH
0.46, 0.00, 197
XYZ
9, 9, 10
LUV
37, -1, 0
HWB
180, 34%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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