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
65636A
RGB
101, 99, 106
HSL
257, 3%, 40%
HSB
257, 7%, 42%
CMYK
5, 7, 0, 58
LAB
42, 2, -4
LCH
42, 4, 298
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 299
XYZ
12, 13, 15
LUV
42, 1, -5
HWB
257, 39%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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