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
56665D
RGB
86, 102, 93
HSL
146, 9%, 37%
HSB
146, 16%, 40%
CMYK
16, 0, 9, 60
LAB
42, -8, 3
LCH
42, 8, 159
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 161
XYZ
11, 12, 12
LUV
42, -8, 5
HWB
146, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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