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
565C5B
RGB
86, 92, 91
HSL
170, 3%, 35%
HSB
170, 7%, 36%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 64
LAB
39, -3, 0
LCH
39, 3, 186
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 185
XYZ
10, 10, 11
LUV
39, -3, 0
HWB
170, 34%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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