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
656F83
RGB
101, 111, 131
HSL
220, 13%, 45%
HSB
220, 23%, 51%
CMYK
23, 15, 0, 49
LAB
47, 0, -12
LCH
47, 12, 268
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 264
XYZ
15, 16, 24
LUV
47, -6, -17
HWB
220, 40%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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