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
656858
RGB
101, 104, 88
HSL
71, 8%, 38%
HSB
71, 15%, 41%
CMYK
3, 0, 15, 59
LAB
43, -4, 9
LCH
43, 9, 112
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 116
XYZ
12, 13, 11
LUV
43, -1, 12
HWB
71, 35%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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