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
696257
RGB
105, 98, 87
HSL
37, 9%, 38%
HSB
37, 17%, 41%
CMYK
0, 7, 17, 59
LAB
42, 1, 7
LCH
42, 7, 80
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 79
XYZ
12, 12, 11
LUV
42, 5, 9
HWB
37, 34%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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