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
56584A
RGB
86, 88, 74
HSL
69, 9%, 32%
HSB
69, 16%, 35%
CMYK
2, 0, 16, 65
LAB
37, -3, 8
LCH
37, 8, 110
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 114
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
37, 0, 10
HWB
69, 29%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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