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
696352
RGB
105, 99, 82
HSL
44, 12%, 37%
HSB
44, 22%, 41%
CMYK
0, 6, 22, 59
LAB
42, 0, 11
LCH
42, 11, 89
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 91
XYZ
12, 13, 10
LUV
42, 5, 13
HWB
44, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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