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
656E71
RGB
101, 110, 113
HSL
195, 6%, 42%
HSB
195, 11%, 44%
CMYK
11, 3, 0, 56
LAB
46, -3, -3
LCH
46, 4, 224
OKLCH
0.53, 0.01, 220
XYZ
14, 15, 18
LUV
46, -5, -3
HWB
195, 40%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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