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
657281
RGB
101, 114, 129
HSL
212, 12%, 45%
HSB
212, 22%, 51%
CMYK
22, 12, 0, 49
LAB
47, -2, -10
LCH
47, 10, 257
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 252
XYZ
15, 16, 23
LUV
47, -7, -14
HWB
212, 40%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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