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
656C7A
RGB
101, 108, 122
HSL
220, 9%, 44%
HSB
220, 17%, 48%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 52
LAB
45, 0, -9
LCH
45, 9, 268
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 264
XYZ
14, 15, 21
LUV
45, -4, -12
HWB
220, 40%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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