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
656D6A
RGB
101, 109, 106
HSL
158, 4%, 41%
HSB
158, 7%, 43%
CMYK
7, 0, 3, 57
LAB
45, -4, 1
LCH
45, 4, 171
OKLCH
0.53, 0.01, 171
XYZ
13, 15, 16
LUV
45, -4, 1
HWB
158, 40%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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