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
656676
RGB
101, 102, 118
HSL
236, 8%, 43%
HSB
236, 14%, 46%
CMYK
14, 14, 0, 54
LAB
44, 2, -9
LCH
44, 9, 284
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 283
XYZ
13, 14, 19
LUV
44, -1, -13
HWB
236, 40%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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