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
655253
RGB
101, 82, 83
HSL
357, 10%, 36%
HSB
357, 19%, 40%
CMYK
0, 19, 18, 60
LAB
37, 8, 3
LCH
37, 9, 17
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 15
XYZ
10, 9, 9
LUV
37, 11, 2
HWB
357, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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