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
656276
RGB
101, 98, 118
HSL
249, 9%, 42%
HSB
249, 17%, 46%
CMYK
14, 17, 0, 54
LAB
42, 5, -11
LCH
42, 12, 293
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 292
XYZ
13, 13, 19
LUV
42, 0, -16
HWB
249, 38%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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