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
656C5B
RGB
101, 108, 91
HSL
85, 9%, 39%
HSB
85, 16%, 42%
CMYK
6, 0, 16, 58
LAB
45, -5, 9
LCH
45, 10, 122
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 126
XYZ
13, 14, 12
LUV
45, -3, 12
HWB
85, 36%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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