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
655A56
RGB
101, 90, 86
HSL
16, 8%, 37%
HSB
16, 15%, 40%
CMYK
0, 11, 15, 60
LAB
39, 4, 4
LCH
39, 6, 45
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 41
XYZ
11, 11, 10
LUV
39, 7, 4
HWB
16, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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