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
656B7E
RGB
101, 107, 126
HSL
226, 11%, 45%
HSB
226, 20%, 49%
CMYK
20, 15, 0, 51
LAB
45, 1, -11
LCH
45, 11, 275
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 271
XYZ
14, 15, 22
LUV
45, -4, -16
HWB
226, 40%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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