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
656371
RGB
101, 99, 113
HSL
249, 7%, 42%
HSB
249, 12%, 44%
CMYK
11, 12, 0, 56
LAB
43, 3, -8
LCH
43, 8, 292
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 292
XYZ
13, 13, 17
LUV
43, 0, -11
HWB
249, 39%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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