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
656C84
RGB
101, 108, 132
HSL
226, 13%, 46%
HSB
226, 23%, 52%
CMYK
23, 18, 0, 48
LAB
46, 1, -14
LCH
46, 14, 276
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 272
XYZ
15, 15, 24
LUV
46, -5, -20
HWB
226, 40%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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