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
655751
RGB
101, 87, 81
HSL
18, 11%, 36%
HSB
18, 20%, 40%
CMYK
0, 14, 20, 60
LAB
38, 5, 6
LCH
38, 8, 48
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 45
XYZ
10, 10, 9
LUV
38, 9, 6
HWB
18, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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