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
57545F
RGB
87, 84, 95
HSL
256, 6%, 35%
HSB
256, 12%, 37%
CMYK
8, 12, 0, 63
LAB
36, 3, -6
LCH
36, 7, 297
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 298
XYZ
9, 9, 12
LUV
36, 1, -8
HWB
256, 33%, 63%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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