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
656F80
RGB
101, 111, 128
HSL
218, 12%, 45%
HSB
218, 21%, 50%
CMYK
21, 13, 0, 50
LAB
46, -1, -11
LCH
46, 11, 265
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 261
XYZ
15, 16, 23
LUV
46, -6, -15
HWB
218, 40%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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