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
656E62
RGB
101, 110, 98
HSL
105, 6%, 41%
HSB
105, 11%, 43%
CMYK
8, 0, 11, 57
LAB
45, -5, 5
LCH
45, 8, 135
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 138
XYZ
13, 15, 14
LUV
45, -4, 8
HWB
105, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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