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
656C77
RGB
101, 108, 119
HSL
217, 8%, 43%
HSB
217, 15%, 47%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 53
LAB
45, -1, -7
LCH
45, 7, 263
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 259
XYZ
14, 15, 20
LUV
45, -4, -10
HWB
217, 40%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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