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
666174
RGB
102, 97, 116
HSL
256, 9%, 42%
HSB
256, 16%, 45%
CMYK
12, 16, 0, 55
LAB
42, 5, -10
LCH
42, 11, 297
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 297
XYZ
13, 13, 18
LUV
42, 2, -14
HWB
256, 38%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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