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
656D7B
RGB
101, 109, 123
HSL
218, 10%, 44%
HSB
218, 18%, 48%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 52
LAB
46, -1, -9
LCH
46, 9, 265
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 262
XYZ
14, 15, 21
LUV
46, -5, -12
HWB
218, 40%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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