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
65657E
RGB
101, 101, 126
HSL
240, 11%, 45%
HSB
240, 20%, 49%
CMYK
20, 20, 0, 51
LAB
43, 4, -14
LCH
43, 15, 287
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 285
XYZ
14, 14, 22
LUV
43, -1, -20
HWB
240, 40%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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