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
577681
RGB
87, 118, 129
HSL
196, 19%, 42%
HSB
196, 33%, 51%
CMYK
33, 9, 0, 49
LAB
48, -9, -10
LCH
48, 14, 226
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 222
XYZ
14, 17, 23
LUV
48, -15, -12
HWB
196, 34%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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