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
656362
RGB
101, 99, 98
HSL
20, 2%, 39%
HSB
20, 3%, 40%
CMYK
0, 2, 3, 60
LAB
42, 1, 1
LCH
42, 1, 52
OKLCH
0.50, 0.00, 49
XYZ
12, 13, 13
LUV
42, 1, 1
HWB
20, 38%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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