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
56655D
RGB
86, 101, 93
HSL
148, 8%, 37%
HSB
148, 15%, 40%
CMYK
15, 0, 8, 60
LAB
41, -7, 3
LCH
41, 8, 161
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 162
XYZ
10, 12, 12
LUV
41, -8, 4
HWB
148, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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