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
656069
RGB
101, 96, 105
HSL
273, 4%, 39%
HSB
273, 9%, 41%
CMYK
4, 9, 0, 59
LAB
41, 3, -4
LCH
41, 6, 308
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 310
XYZ
12, 12, 15
LUV
41, 2, -6
HWB
273, 38%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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