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
65686D
RGB
101, 104, 109
HSL
217, 4%, 41%
HSB
217, 7%, 43%
CMYK
7, 5, 0, 57
LAB
44, 0, -3
LCH
44, 3, 263
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 261
XYZ
13, 14, 16
LUV
44, -2, -4
HWB
217, 40%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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