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
565D6F
RGB
86, 93, 111
HSL
223, 13%, 39%
HSB
223, 23%, 44%
CMYK
23, 16, 0, 56
LAB
39, 0, -11
LCH
39, 11, 272
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 268
XYZ
11, 11, 17
LUV
39, -4, -15
HWB
223, 34%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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