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
657383
RGB
101, 115, 131
HSL
212, 13%, 45%
HSB
212, 23%, 51%
CMYK
23, 12, 0, 49
LAB
48, -3, -11
LCH
48, 11, 256
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 252
XYZ
16, 17, 24
LUV
48, -8, -15
HWB
212, 40%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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