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
566264
RGB
86, 98, 100
HSL
189, 8%, 36%
HSB
189, 14%, 39%
CMYK
14, 2, 0, 61
LAB
41, -4, -3
LCH
41, 5, 212
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 209
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
41, -6, -3
HWB
189, 34%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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