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
566478
RGB
86, 100, 120
HSL
215, 17%, 40%
HSB
215, 28%, 47%
CMYK
28, 17, 0, 53
LAB
42, -2, -13
LCH
42, 13, 262
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 257
XYZ
12, 12, 20
LUV
42, -8, -18
HWB
215, 34%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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