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
566555
RGB
86, 101, 85
HSL
116, 9%, 36%
HSB
116, 16%, 40%
CMYK
15, 0, 16, 60
LAB
41, -9, 7
LCH
41, 11, 140
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 143
XYZ
10, 12, 10
LUV
41, -7, 10
HWB
116, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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