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
666152
RGB
102, 97, 82
HSL
45, 11%, 36%
HSB
45, 20%, 40%
CMYK
0, 5, 20, 60
LAB
41, 0, 9
LCH
41, 9, 90
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 92
XYZ
11, 12, 10
LUV
41, 4, 12
HWB
45, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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