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
565D4F
RGB
86, 93, 79
HSL
90, 8%, 34%
HSB
90, 15%, 36%
CMYK
8, 0, 15, 64
LAB
39, -5, 7
LCH
39, 9, 125
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 129
XYZ
9, 10, 9
LUV
39, -3, 10
HWB
90, 31%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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