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
656A6E
RGB
101, 106, 110
HSL
207, 4%, 41%
HSB
207, 8%, 43%
CMYK
8, 4, 0, 57
LAB
44, -1, -3
LCH
44, 3, 246
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 242
XYZ
13, 14, 17
LUV
44, -3, -4
HWB
207, 40%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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