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
656B59
RGB
101, 107, 89
HSL
80, 9%, 38%
HSB
80, 17%, 42%
CMYK
6, 0, 17, 58
LAB
44, -5, 9
LCH
44, 11, 118
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 122
XYZ
12, 14, 11
LUV
44, -3, 13
HWB
80, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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