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
655E52
RGB
101, 94, 82
HSL
38, 10%, 36%
HSB
38, 19%, 40%
CMYK
0, 7, 19, 60
LAB
40, 1, 8
LCH
40, 8, 81
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 81
XYZ
11, 11, 10
LUV
40, 5, 10
HWB
38, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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