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
656550
RGB
101, 101, 80
HSL
60, 12%, 35%
HSB
60, 21%, 40%
CMYK
0, 0, 21, 60
LAB
42, -3, 12
LCH
42, 12, 104
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 108
XYZ
11, 13, 9
LUV
42, 1, 15
HWB
60, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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