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
696349
RGB
105, 99, 73
HSL
49, 18%, 35%
HSB
49, 30%, 41%
CMYK
0, 6, 30, 59
LAB
42, -1, 16
LCH
42, 16, 93
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 97
XYZ
11, 12, 8
LUV
42, 5, 19
HWB
49, 29%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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