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
665656
RGB
102, 86, 86
HSL
0, 9%, 37%
HSB
0, 16%, 40%
CMYK
0, 16, 16, 60
LAB
38, 7, 3
LCH
38, 7, 21
OKLCH
0.47, 0.02, 18
XYZ
10, 10, 10
LUV
38, 9, 2
HWB
0, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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