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
696152
RGB
105, 97, 82
HSL
39, 12%, 37%
HSB
39, 22%, 41%
CMYK
0, 8, 22, 59
LAB
42, 1, 10
LCH
42, 10, 83
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 83
XYZ
12, 12, 10
LUV
42, 6, 12
HWB
39, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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