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
57657B
RGB
87, 101, 123
HSL
217, 17%, 41%
HSB
217, 29%, 48%
CMYK
29, 18, 0, 52
LAB
42, -1, -14
LCH
42, 14, 265
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 259
XYZ
12, 13, 21
LUV
42, -8, -19
HWB
217, 34%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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