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
656377
RGB
101, 99, 119
HSL
246, 9%, 43%
HSB
246, 17%, 47%
CMYK
15, 17, 0, 53
LAB
43, 4, -11
LCH
43, 12, 291
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 290
XYZ
13, 13, 19
LUV
43, 0, -16
HWB
246, 39%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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