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
566468
RGB
86, 100, 104
HSL
193, 9%, 37%
HSB
193, 17%, 41%
CMYK
17, 4, 0, 59
LAB
41, -5, -4
LCH
41, 6, 221
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 217
XYZ
11, 12, 15
LUV
41, -7, -5
HWB
193, 34%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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