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
696451
RGB
105, 100, 81
HSL
48, 13%, 36%
HSB
48, 23%, 41%
CMYK
0, 5, 23, 59
LAB
42, -1, 12
LCH
42, 12, 93
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 95
XYZ
12, 13, 10
LUV
42, 4, 14
HWB
48, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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