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
656B51
RGB
101, 107, 81
HSL
74, 14%, 37%
HSB
74, 24%, 42%
CMYK
6, 0, 24, 58
LAB
44, -6, 14
LCH
44, 15, 114
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 118
XYZ
12, 14, 10
LUV
44, -2, 18
HWB
74, 32%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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