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
565861
RGB
86, 88, 97
HSL
229, 6%, 36%
HSB
229, 11%, 38%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 62
LAB
37, 1, -6
LCH
37, 6, 277
OKLCH
0.46, 0.01, 276
XYZ
9, 10, 13
LUV
37, -2, -7
HWB
229, 34%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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