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
565F59
RGB
86, 95, 89
HSL
140, 5%, 35%
HSB
140, 9%, 37%
CMYK
9, 0, 6, 63
LAB
39, -5, 2
LCH
39, 5, 155
OKLCH
0.48, 0.01, 157
XYZ
10, 11, 11
LUV
39, -5, 4
HWB
140, 34%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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