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
57727C
RGB
87, 114, 124
HSL
196, 18%, 41%
HSB
196, 30%, 49%
CMYK
30, 8, 0, 51
LAB
46, -8, -9
LCH
46, 12, 227
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 223
XYZ
14, 16, 21
LUV
46, -14, -11
HWB
196, 34%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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