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
696261
RGB
105, 98, 97
HSL
8, 4%, 40%
HSB
8, 8%, 41%
CMYK
0, 7, 8, 59
LAB
42, 3, 2
LCH
42, 3, 31
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 27
XYZ
12, 13, 13
LUV
42, 4, 2
HWB
8, 38%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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