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
657265
RGB
101, 114, 101
HSL
120, 6%, 42%
HSB
120, 11%, 45%
CMYK
11, 0, 11, 55
LAB
47, -7, 5
LCH
47, 9, 142
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 145
XYZ
14, 16, 15
LUV
47, -7, 8
HWB
120, 40%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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