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
565B6D
RGB
86, 91, 109
HSL
227, 12%, 38%
HSB
227, 21%, 43%
CMYK
21, 17, 0, 57
LAB
39, 1, -11
LCH
39, 11, 276
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 273
XYZ
10, 11, 16
LUV
39, -4, -15
HWB
227, 34%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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