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
656F7B
RGB
101, 111, 123
HSL
213, 10%, 44%
HSB
213, 18%, 48%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 52
LAB
46, -2, -8
LCH
46, 8, 257
OKLCH
0.54, 0.02, 253
XYZ
15, 16, 21
LUV
46, -6, -11
HWB
213, 40%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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