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
656159
RGB
101, 97, 89
HSL
40, 6%, 37%
HSB
40, 12%, 40%
CMYK
0, 4, 12, 60
LAB
41, 0, 5
LCH
41, 5, 85
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 85
XYZ
11, 12, 11
LUV
41, 3, 6
HWB
40, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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