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
65635D
RGB
101, 99, 93
HSL
45, 4%, 38%
HSB
45, 8%, 40%
CMYK
0, 2, 8, 60
LAB
42, 0, 4
LCH
42, 4, 91
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 92
XYZ
12, 12, 12
LUV
42, 1, 5
HWB
45, 36%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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