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
656248
RGB
101, 98, 72
HSL
54, 17%, 34%
HSB
54, 29%, 40%
CMYK
0, 3, 29, 60
LAB
41, -2, 15
LCH
41, 15, 98
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 102
XYZ
11, 12, 8
LUV
41, 3, 19
HWB
54, 28%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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