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
566360
RGB
86, 99, 96
HSL
166, 7%, 36%
HSB
166, 13%, 39%
CMYK
13, 0, 3, 61
LAB
41, -6, 0
LCH
41, 6, 181
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 180
XYZ
10, 12, 13
LUV
41, -7, 1
HWB
166, 34%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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