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
626981
RGB
98, 105, 129
HSL
226, 14%, 45%
HSB
226, 24%, 51%
CMYK
24, 19, 0, 49
LAB
44, 2, -14
LCH
44, 14, 276
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 272
XYZ
14, 14, 23
LUV
44, -5, -20
HWB
226, 38%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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