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
655E4B
RGB
101, 94, 75
HSL
44, 15%, 35%
HSB
44, 26%, 40%
CMYK
0, 7, 26, 60
LAB
40, 0, 12
LCH
40, 12, 88
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 90
XYZ
11, 11, 8
LUV
40, 5, 14
HWB
44, 29%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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