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
656155
RGB
101, 97, 85
HSL
45, 9%, 36%
HSB
45, 16%, 40%
CMYK
0, 4, 16, 60
LAB
41, 0, 7
LCH
41, 7, 90
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 92
XYZ
11, 12, 10
LUV
41, 3, 9
HWB
45, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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