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
57686A
RGB
87, 104, 106
HSL
186, 10%, 38%
HSB
186, 18%, 42%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 58
LAB
43, -6, -3
LCH
43, 7, 208
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 205
XYZ
11, 13, 16
LUV
43, -9, -3
HWB
186, 34%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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