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
565A64
RGB
86, 90, 100
HSL
223, 8%, 36%
HSB
223, 14%, 39%
CMYK
14, 10, 0, 61
LAB
38, 0, -6
LCH
38, 6, 271
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 268
XYZ
10, 10, 14
LUV
38, -3, -8
HWB
223, 34%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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