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
65736F
RGB
101, 115, 111
HSL
163, 6%, 42%
HSB
163, 12%, 45%
CMYK
12, 0, 3, 55
LAB
47, -6, 0
LCH
47, 6, 177
OKLCH
0.54, 0.02, 177
XYZ
14, 16, 17
LUV
47, -7, 2
HWB
163, 40%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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