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
65635F
RGB
101, 99, 95
HSL
40, 3%, 38%
HSB
40, 6%, 40%
CMYK
0, 2, 6, 60
LAB
42, 0, 3
LCH
42, 3, 85
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 85
XYZ
12, 13, 13
LUV
42, 1, 3
HWB
40, 37%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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