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
576563
RGB
87, 101, 99
HSL
171, 7%, 37%
HSB
171, 14%, 40%
CMYK
14, 0, 2, 60
LAB
42, -6, -1
LCH
42, 6, 187
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 186
XYZ
11, 12, 14
LUV
42, -7, 0
HWB
171, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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