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
656C61
RGB
101, 108, 97
HSL
98, 5%, 40%
HSB
98, 10%, 42%
CMYK
6, 0, 10, 58
LAB
45, -4, 5
LCH
45, 7, 131
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 134
XYZ
13, 14, 13
LUV
45, -3, 8
HWB
98, 38%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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