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
575751
RGB
87, 87, 81
HSL
60, 4%, 33%
HSB
60, 7%, 34%
CMYK
0, 0, 7, 66
LAB
37, -1, 4
LCH
37, 4, 105
OKLCH
0.45, 0.01, 107
XYZ
9, 9, 9
LUV
37, 0, 4
HWB
60, 32%, 66%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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