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
566958
RGB
86, 105, 88
HSL
126, 10%, 37%
HSB
126, 18%, 41%
CMYK
18, 0, 16, 59
LAB
42, -10, 7
LCH
42, 12, 145
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 148
XYZ
11, 13, 11
LUV
42, -9, 11
HWB
126, 34%, 59%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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