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
656F58
RGB
101, 111, 88
HSL
86, 12%, 39%
HSB
86, 21%, 44%
CMYK
9, 0, 21, 56
LAB
45, -7, 12
LCH
45, 14, 122
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 127
XYZ
13, 15, 11
LUV
45, -5, 16
HWB
86, 35%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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