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
656865
RGB
101, 104, 101
HSL
120, 1%, 40%
HSB
120, 3%, 41%
CMYK
3, 0, 3, 59
LAB
44, -2, 1
LCH
44, 2, 143
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 145
XYZ
13, 14, 14
LUV
44, -2, 2
HWB
120, 40%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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