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
576659
RGB
87, 102, 89
HSL
128, 8%, 37%
HSB
128, 15%, 40%
CMYK
15, 0, 13, 60
LAB
42, -8, 5
LCH
42, 10, 146
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 149
XYZ
10, 12, 11
LUV
42, -8, 8
HWB
128, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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