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
566470
RGB
86, 100, 112
HSL
208, 13%, 39%
HSB
208, 23%, 44%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 56
LAB
42, -3, -9
LCH
42, 9, 249
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 244
XYZ
11, 12, 17
LUV
42, -8, -11
HWB
208, 34%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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