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
666977
RGB
102, 105, 119
HSL
229, 8%, 43%
HSB
229, 14%, 47%
CMYK
14, 12, 0, 53
LAB
45, 1, -8
LCH
45, 8, 278
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 276
XYZ
14, 14, 19
LUV
45, -2, -12
HWB
229, 40%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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