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
656172
RGB
101, 97, 114
HSL
254, 8%, 41%
HSB
254, 15%, 45%
CMYK
11, 15, 0, 55
LAB
42, 4, -9
LCH
42, 10, 296
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 296
XYZ
13, 13, 18
LUV
42, 1, -13
HWB
254, 38%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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