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
696458
RGB
105, 100, 88
HSL
42, 9%, 38%
HSB
42, 16%, 41%
CMYK
0, 5, 16, 59
LAB
43, 0, 8
LCH
43, 8, 87
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 88
XYZ
12, 13, 11
LUV
43, 4, 10
HWB
42, 35%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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