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
656D55
RGB
101, 109, 85
HSL
80, 12%, 38%
HSB
80, 22%, 43%
CMYK
7, 0, 22, 57
LAB
45, -7, 12
LCH
45, 14, 118
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 123
XYZ
12, 14, 11
LUV
45, -3, 17
HWB
80, 33%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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