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
656669
RGB
101, 102, 105
HSL
225, 2%, 40%
HSB
225, 4%, 41%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 59
LAB
43, 0, -2
LCH
43, 2, 272
OKLCH
0.51, 0.00, 271
XYZ
13, 13, 15
LUV
43, -1, -2
HWB
225, 40%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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