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
575748
RGB
87, 87, 72
HSL
60, 9%, 31%
HSB
60, 17%, 34%
CMYK
0, 0, 17, 66
LAB
37, -2, 9
LCH
37, 9, 104
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 107
XYZ
9, 9, 7
LUV
37, 1, 11
HWB
60, 28%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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