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
656A7D
RGB
101, 106, 125
HSL
227, 11%, 44%
HSB
227, 19%, 49%
CMYK
19, 15, 0, 51
LAB
45, 1, -11
LCH
45, 11, 276
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 274
XYZ
14, 15, 21
LUV
45, -4, -16
HWB
227, 40%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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