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
655E4E
RGB
101, 94, 78
HSL
42, 13%, 35%
HSB
42, 23%, 40%
CMYK
0, 7, 23, 60
LAB
40, 1, 10
LCH
40, 10, 86
OKLCH
0.48, 0.03, 87
XYZ
11, 11, 9
LUV
40, 5, 12
HWB
42, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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