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
56717C
RGB
86, 113, 124
HSL
197, 18%, 41%
HSB
197, 31%, 49%
CMYK
31, 9, 0, 51
LAB
46, -8, -9
LCH
46, 12, 230
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 225
XYZ
13, 15, 21
LUV
46, -14, -12
HWB
197, 34%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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