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
656A50
RGB
101, 106, 80
HSL
72, 14%, 36%
HSB
72, 25%, 42%
CMYK
5, 0, 25, 58
LAB
44, -6, 14
LCH
44, 15, 112
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 117
XYZ
12, 14, 10
LUV
44, -2, 18
HWB
72, 31%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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