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
655D4B
RGB
101, 93, 75
HSL
42, 15%, 35%
HSB
42, 26%, 40%
CMYK
0, 8, 26, 60
LAB
40, 1, 12
LCH
40, 12, 85
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 87
XYZ
11, 11, 8
LUV
40, 6, 14
HWB
42, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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