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
666251
RGB
102, 98, 81
HSL
49, 11%, 36%
HSB
49, 21%, 40%
CMYK
0, 4, 21, 60
LAB
42, -1, 10
LCH
42, 10, 94
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 96
XYZ
11, 12, 10
LUV
42, 3, 13
HWB
49, 32%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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