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
565E6B
RGB
86, 94, 107
HSL
217, 11%, 38%
HSB
217, 20%, 42%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 58
LAB
40, -1, -9
LCH
40, 9, 264
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 260
XYZ
10, 11, 15
LUV
40, -5, -11
HWB
217, 34%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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