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
655E5B
RGB
101, 94, 91
HSL
18, 5%, 38%
HSB
18, 10%, 40%
CMYK
0, 7, 10, 60
LAB
40, 2, 3
LCH
40, 4, 49
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 45
XYZ
11, 12, 12
LUV
40, 4, 3
HWB
18, 36%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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