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
636976
RGB
99, 105, 118
HSL
221, 9%, 43%
HSB
221, 16%, 46%
CMYK
16, 11, 0, 54
LAB
44, 0, -8
LCH
44, 8, 269
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 266
XYZ
13, 14, 19
LUV
44, -4, -11
HWB
221, 39%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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