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
696173
RGB
105, 97, 115
HSL
267, 8%, 42%
HSB
267, 16%, 45%
CMYK
9, 16, 0, 55
LAB
42, 6, -9
LCH
42, 11, 304
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 305
XYZ
13, 13, 18
LUV
42, 3, -13
HWB
267, 38%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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