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
656C59
RGB
101, 108, 89
HSL
82, 10%, 39%
HSB
82, 18%, 42%
CMYK
6, 0, 18, 58
LAB
45, -6, 10
LCH
45, 11, 120
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 124
XYZ
13, 14, 12
LUV
45, -3, 13
HWB
82, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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