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
656757
RGB
101, 103, 87
HSL
68, 8%, 37%
HSB
68, 16%, 40%
CMYK
2, 0, 16, 60
LAB
43, -3, 9
LCH
43, 9, 110
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 113
XYZ
12, 13, 11
LUV
43, 0, 12
HWB
68, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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