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
656E63
RGB
101, 110, 99
HSL
109, 5%, 41%
HSB
109, 10%, 43%
CMYK
8, 0, 10, 57
LAB
45, -5, 5
LCH
45, 7, 137
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 140
XYZ
13, 15, 14
LUV
45, -4, 7
HWB
109, 39%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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