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
657172
RGB
101, 113, 114
HSL
185, 6%, 42%
HSB
185, 11%, 45%
CMYK
11, 1, 0, 55
LAB
47, -5, -2
LCH
47, 5, 206
OKLCH
0.54, 0.01, 203
XYZ
14, 16, 18
LUV
47, -6, -2
HWB
185, 40%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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