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
65636E
RGB
101, 99, 110
HSL
251, 5%, 41%
HSB
251, 10%, 43%
CMYK
8, 10, 0, 57
LAB
42, 3, -6
LCH
42, 6, 293
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 294
XYZ
13, 13, 17
LUV
42, 0, -8
HWB
251, 39%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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