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
566759
RGB
86, 103, 89
HSL
131, 9%, 37%
HSB
131, 17%, 40%
CMYK
17, 0, 14, 60
LAB
42, -9, 6
LCH
42, 11, 148
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 150
XYZ
10, 12, 11
LUV
42, -9, 9
HWB
131, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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