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
576962
RGB
87, 105, 98
HSL
157, 9%, 38%
HSB
157, 17%, 41%
CMYK
17, 0, 7, 59
LAB
43, -8, 2
LCH
43, 8, 169
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 170
XYZ
11, 13, 13
LUV
43, -9, 3
HWB
157, 34%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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