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
656353
RGB
101, 99, 83
HSL
53, 10%, 36%
HSB
53, 18%, 40%
CMYK
0, 2, 18, 60
LAB
42, -1, 9
LCH
42, 10, 99
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 101
XYZ
11, 12, 10
LUV
42, 2, 12
HWB
53, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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