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
655F55
RGB
101, 95, 85
HSL
38, 9%, 36%
HSB
38, 16%, 40%
CMYK
0, 6, 16, 60
LAB
41, 1, 7
LCH
41, 7, 81
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 81
XYZ
11, 12, 10
LUV
41, 4, 8
HWB
38, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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