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
656B74
RGB
101, 107, 116
HSL
216, 7%, 43%
HSB
216, 13%, 45%
CMYK
13, 8, 0, 55
LAB
45, -1, -6
LCH
45, 6, 261
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 258
XYZ
14, 15, 19
LUV
45, -4, -8
HWB
216, 40%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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