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
565842
RGB
86, 88, 66
HSL
65, 14%, 30%
HSB
65, 25%, 35%
CMYK
2, 0, 25, 65
LAB
37, -4, 13
LCH
37, 13, 108
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 112
XYZ
8, 9, 7
LUV
37, 0, 15
HWB
65, 26%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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