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
565B5A
RGB
86, 91, 90
HSL
168, 3%, 35%
HSB
168, 5%, 36%
CMYK
5, 0, 1, 64
LAB
38, -2, 0
LCH
38, 2, 184
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 183
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
38, -3, 0
HWB
168, 34%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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