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
565B42
RGB
86, 91, 66
HSL
72, 16%, 31%
HSB
72, 27%, 36%
CMYK
5, 0, 27, 64
LAB
38, -6, 14
LCH
38, 15, 112
OKLCH
0.46, 0.04, 117
XYZ
9, 10, 7
LUV
38, -2, 17
HWB
72, 26%, 64%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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