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
656269
RGB
101, 98, 105
HSL
266, 3%, 40%
HSB
266, 7%, 41%
CMYK
4, 7, 0, 59
LAB
42, 2, -4
LCH
42, 4, 303
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 305
XYZ
12, 13, 15
LUV
42, 1, -5
HWB
266, 38%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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