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
565A6F
RGB
86, 90, 111
HSL
230, 13%, 39%
HSB
230, 23%, 44%
CMYK
23, 19, 0, 56
LAB
38, 2, -13
LCH
38, 13, 280
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 277
XYZ
10, 10, 17
LUV
38, -3, -17
HWB
230, 34%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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