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
656451
RGB
101, 100, 81
HSL
57, 11%, 36%
HSB
57, 20%, 40%
CMYK
0, 1, 20, 60
LAB
42, -2, 11
LCH
42, 11, 102
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 105
XYZ
11, 12, 10
LUV
42, 2, 14
HWB
57, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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