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
575649
RGB
87, 86, 73
HSL
56, 9%, 31%
HSB
56, 16%, 34%
CMYK
0, 1, 16, 66
LAB
36, -1, 8
LCH
36, 8, 101
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 104
XYZ
8, 9, 8
LUV
36, 1, 10
HWB
56, 29%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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