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
655950
RGB
101, 89, 80
HSL
26, 12%, 35%
HSB
26, 21%, 40%
CMYK
0, 12, 21, 60
LAB
39, 4, 7
LCH
39, 8, 62
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 59
XYZ
10, 10, 9
LUV
39, 8, 8
HWB
26, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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