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
655A55
RGB
101, 90, 85
HSL
19, 9%, 36%
HSB
19, 16%, 40%
CMYK
0, 11, 16, 60
LAB
39, 4, 5
LCH
39, 6, 50
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 46
XYZ
11, 11, 10
LUV
39, 7, 5
HWB
19, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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