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
65635A
RGB
101, 99, 90
HSL
49, 6%, 37%
HSB
49, 11%, 40%
CMYK
0, 2, 11, 60
LAB
42, 0, 5
LCH
42, 5, 95
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 97
XYZ
12, 12, 11
LUV
42, 2, 7
HWB
49, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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