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
566576
RGB
86, 101, 118
HSL
212, 16%, 40%
HSB
212, 27%, 46%
CMYK
27, 14, 0, 54
LAB
42, -3, -12
LCH
42, 12, 257
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 252
XYZ
12, 13, 19
LUV
42, -8, -15
HWB
212, 34%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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