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
656750
RGB
101, 103, 80
HSL
65, 13%, 36%
HSB
65, 22%, 40%
CMYK
2, 0, 22, 60
LAB
43, -4, 13
LCH
43, 13, 107
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 112
XYZ
12, 13, 9
LUV
43, 0, 16
HWB
65, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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