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
69596C
RGB
105, 89, 108
HSL
291, 10%, 39%
HSB
291, 18%, 42%
CMYK
3, 18, 0, 58
LAB
40, 10, -8
LCH
40, 13, 319
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 321
XYZ
12, 11, 16
LUV
40, 8, -13
HWB
291, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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