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
655A6D
RGB
101, 90, 109
HSL
275, 10%, 39%
HSB
275, 17%, 43%
CMYK
7, 17, 0, 57
LAB
40, 8, -9
LCH
40, 12, 309
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 311
XYZ
12, 11, 16
LUV
40, 5, -13
HWB
275, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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