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
565869
RGB
86, 88, 105
HSL
234, 10%, 37%
HSB
234, 18%, 41%
CMYK
18, 16, 0, 59
LAB
38, 2, -10
LCH
38, 10, 282
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 280
XYZ
10, 10, 15
LUV
38, -2, -14
HWB
234, 34%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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