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
655E50
RGB
101, 94, 80
HSL
40, 12%, 35%
HSB
40, 21%, 40%
CMYK
0, 7, 21, 60
LAB
40, 1, 9
LCH
40, 9, 84
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 85
XYZ
11, 11, 9
LUV
40, 5, 11
HWB
40, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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