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
57656D
RGB
87, 101, 109
HSL
202, 11%, 38%
HSB
202, 20%, 43%
CMYK
20, 7, 0, 57
LAB
42, -4, -6
LCH
42, 8, 237
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 233
XYZ
11, 12, 16
LUV
42, -8, -8
HWB
202, 34%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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