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
656A77
RGB
101, 106, 119
HSL
223, 8%, 43%
HSB
223, 15%, 47%
CMYK
15, 11, 0, 53
LAB
45, 0, -8
LCH
45, 8, 271
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 269
XYZ
14, 14, 20
LUV
45, -3, -11
HWB
223, 40%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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