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
656C7E
RGB
101, 108, 126
HSL
223, 11%, 45%
HSB
223, 20%, 49%
CMYK
20, 14, 0, 51
LAB
46, 0, -11
LCH
46, 11, 272
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 269
XYZ
14, 15, 22
LUV
46, -5, -15
HWB
223, 40%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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