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
565A48
RGB
86, 90, 72
HSL
73, 11%, 32%
HSB
73, 20%, 35%
CMYK
4, 0, 20, 65
LAB
37, -4, 10
LCH
37, 11, 114
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 118
XYZ
9, 10, 8
LUV
37, -1, 13
HWB
73, 28%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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