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
565D57
RGB
86, 93, 87
HSL
129, 4%, 35%
HSB
129, 8%, 36%
CMYK
8, 0, 6, 64
LAB
39, -4, 2
LCH
39, 5, 147
OKLCH
0.47, 0.01, 150
XYZ
9, 10, 11
LUV
39, -4, 4
HWB
129, 34%, 64%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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