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
565D6E
RGB
86, 93, 110
HSL
223, 12%, 38%
HSB
223, 22%, 43%
CMYK
22, 15, 0, 57
LAB
39, 0, -11
LCH
39, 11, 271
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 268
XYZ
11, 11, 16
LUV
39, -4, -14
HWB
223, 34%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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