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
656966
RGB
101, 105, 102
HSL
135, 2%, 40%
HSB
135, 4%, 41%
CMYK
4, 0, 3, 59
LAB
44, -2, 1
LCH
44, 2, 151
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 154
XYZ
13, 14, 15
LUV
44, -2, 2
HWB
135, 40%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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