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
566960
RGB
86, 105, 96
HSL
152, 10%, 37%
HSB
152, 18%, 41%
CMYK
18, 0, 9, 59
LAB
43, -9, 3
LCH
43, 9, 164
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 165
XYZ
11, 13, 13
LUV
43, -10, 5
HWB
152, 34%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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