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
565B52
RGB
86, 91, 82
HSL
93, 5%, 34%
HSB
93, 10%, 36%
CMYK
5, 0, 10, 64
LAB
38, -3, 4
LCH
38, 6, 128
OKLCH
0.46, 0.02, 131
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
38, -2, 6
HWB
93, 32%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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