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
655A49
RGB
101, 90, 73
HSL
36, 16%, 34%
HSB
36, 28%, 40%
CMYK
0, 11, 28, 60
LAB
39, 2, 12
LCH
39, 12, 78
OKLCH
0.47, 0.03, 79
XYZ
10, 11, 8
LUV
39, 8, 13
HWB
36, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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