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
656F62
RGB
101, 111, 98
HSL
106, 6%, 41%
HSB
106, 12%, 44%
CMYK
9, 0, 12, 56
LAB
46, -6, 6
LCH
46, 8, 135
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 138
XYZ
13, 15, 14
LUV
46, -5, 9
HWB
106, 38%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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