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
565C4F
RGB
86, 92, 79
HSL
88, 8%, 34%
HSB
88, 14%, 36%
CMYK
7, 0, 14, 64
LAB
38, -4, 7
LCH
38, 8, 124
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 127
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
38, -3, 9
HWB
88, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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