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
656779
RGB
101, 103, 121
HSL
234, 9%, 44%
HSB
234, 17%, 47%
CMYK
17, 15, 0, 53
LAB
44, 2, -10
LCH
44, 11, 282
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 280
XYZ
14, 14, 20
LUV
44, -2, -15
HWB
234, 40%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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