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
56576B
RGB
86, 87, 107
HSL
237, 11%, 38%
HSB
237, 20%, 42%
CMYK
20, 19, 0, 58
LAB
37, 3, -12
LCH
37, 12, 285
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 283
XYZ
10, 10, 15
LUV
37, -2, -16
HWB
237, 34%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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