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
646971
RGB
100, 105, 113
HSL
217, 6%, 42%
HSB
217, 12%, 44%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 56
LAB
44, -1, -5
LCH
44, 5, 263
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 260
XYZ
13, 14, 18
LUV
44, -3, -7
HWB
217, 39%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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