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
656B80
RGB
101, 107, 128
HSL
227, 12%, 45%
HSB
227, 21%, 50%
CMYK
21, 16, 0, 50
LAB
45, 1, -13
LCH
45, 13, 276
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 273
XYZ
15, 15, 23
LUV
45, -4, -18
HWB
227, 40%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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