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
565C52
RGB
86, 92, 82
HSL
96, 6%, 34%
HSB
96, 11%, 36%
CMYK
7, 0, 11, 64
LAB
38, -4, 5
LCH
38, 6, 129
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 133
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
38, -3, 7
HWB
96, 32%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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