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
65695C
RGB
101, 105, 92
HSL
78, 7%, 39%
HSB
78, 12%, 41%
CMYK
4, 0, 12, 59
LAB
44, -4, 7
LCH
44, 8, 118
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 121
XYZ
12, 14, 12
LUV
44, -2, 9
HWB
78, 36%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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