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
65636B
RGB
101, 99, 107
HSL
255, 4%, 40%
HSB
255, 7%, 42%
CMYK
6, 7, 0, 58
LAB
42, 2, -4
LCH
42, 5, 296
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 297
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
42, 1, -6
HWB
255, 39%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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