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
565C74
RGB
86, 92, 116
HSL
228, 15%, 40%
HSB
228, 26%, 45%
CMYK
26, 21, 0, 55
LAB
39, 2, -15
LCH
39, 15, 278
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 274
XYZ
11, 11, 18
LUV
39, -4, -20
HWB
228, 34%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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