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
65636F
RGB
101, 99, 111
HSL
250, 6%, 41%
HSB
250, 11%, 44%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 56
LAB
42, 3, -7
LCH
42, 7, 293
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 293
XYZ
13, 13, 17
LUV
42, 0, -9
HWB
250, 39%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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