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
56585D
RGB
86, 88, 93
HSL
223, 4%, 35%
HSB
223, 8%, 36%
CMYK
8, 5, 0, 64
LAB
37, 0, -3
LCH
37, 3, 270
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 268
XYZ
9, 10, 12
LUV
37, -1, -4
HWB
223, 34%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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