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
565849
RGB
86, 88, 73
HSL
68, 9%, 32%
HSB
68, 17%, 35%
CMYK
2, 0, 17, 65
LAB
37, -3, 8
LCH
37, 9, 110
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 114
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
37, 0, 11
HWB
68, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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