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
65665B
RGB
101, 102, 91
HSL
65, 6%, 38%
HSB
65, 11%, 40%
CMYK
1, 0, 11, 60
LAB
43, -2, 6
LCH
43, 6, 108
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 111
XYZ
12, 13, 12
LUV
43, 0, 8
HWB
65, 36%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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