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
565A4D
RGB
86, 90, 77
HSL
78, 8%, 33%
HSB
78, 14%, 35%
CMYK
4, 0, 14, 65
LAB
38, -4, 7
LCH
38, 8, 117
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 121
XYZ
9, 10, 8
LUV
38, -2, 9
HWB
78, 30%, 65%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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