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
696153
RGB
105, 97, 83
HSL
38, 12%, 37%
HSB
38, 21%, 41%
CMYK
0, 8, 21, 59
LAB
42, 1, 9
LCH
42, 9, 81
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 82
XYZ
12, 12, 10
LUV
42, 6, 11
HWB
38, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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