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
57504D
RGB
87, 80, 77
HSL
18, 6%, 32%
HSB
18, 11%, 34%
CMYK
0, 8, 11, 66
LAB
35, 3, 3
LCH
35, 4, 48
OKLCH
0.44, 0.01, 45
XYZ
8, 8, 8
LUV
35, 4, 3
HWB
18, 30%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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