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
565D4C
RGB
86, 93, 76
HSL
85, 10%, 33%
HSB
85, 18%, 36%
CMYK
8, 0, 18, 64
LAB
38, -5, 9
LCH
38, 10, 122
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 126
XYZ
9, 10, 8
LUV
38, -3, 12
HWB
85, 30%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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