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
565E6C
RGB
86, 94, 108
HSL
218, 11%, 38%
HSB
218, 20%, 42%
CMYK
20, 13, 0, 58
LAB
40, -1, -9
LCH
40, 9, 265
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 262
XYZ
11, 11, 16
LUV
40, -5, -12
HWB
218, 34%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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