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
656A69
RGB
101, 106, 105
HSL
168, 2%, 41%
HSB
168, 5%, 42%
CMYK
5, 0, 1, 58
LAB
44, -2, 0
LCH
44, 2, 184
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 183
XYZ
13, 14, 15
LUV
44, -3, 0
HWB
168, 40%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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