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
696171
RGB
105, 97, 113
HSL
270, 8%, 41%
HSB
270, 14%, 44%
CMYK
7, 14, 0, 56
LAB
42, 6, -8
LCH
42, 10, 306
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 308
XYZ
13, 13, 17
LUV
42, 3, -12
HWB
270, 38%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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