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
65685B
RGB
101, 104, 91
HSL
74, 7%, 38%
HSB
74, 13%, 41%
CMYK
3, 0, 12, 59
LAB
43, -3, 7
LCH
43, 8, 114
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 118
XYZ
12, 13, 12
LUV
43, -1, 9
HWB
74, 36%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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