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
656B5E
RGB
101, 107, 94
HSL
88, 6%, 39%
HSB
88, 12%, 42%
CMYK
6, 0, 12, 58
LAB
44, -4, 6
LCH
44, 8, 124
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 127
XYZ
13, 14, 13
LUV
44, -3, 9
HWB
88, 37%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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