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
56604E
RGB
86, 96, 78
HSL
93, 10%, 34%
HSB
93, 19%, 38%
CMYK
10, 0, 19, 62
LAB
39, -7, 9
LCH
39, 11, 127
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 131
XYZ
9, 11, 9
LUV
39, -5, 12
HWB
93, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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