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
656E7D
RGB
101, 110, 125
HSL
217, 11%, 44%
HSB
217, 19%, 49%
CMYK
19, 12, 0, 51
LAB
46, -1, -10
LCH
46, 10, 264
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 261
XYZ
15, 15, 22
LUV
46, -5, -13
HWB
217, 40%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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