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
656E6D
RGB
101, 110, 109
HSL
173, 4%, 41%
HSB
173, 8%, 43%
CMYK
8, 0, 1, 57
LAB
46, -4, -1
LCH
46, 4, 190
OKLCH
0.53, 0.01, 189
XYZ
14, 15, 17
LUV
46, -5, 0
HWB
173, 40%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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