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
696462
RGB
105, 100, 98
HSL
17, 3%, 40%
HSB
17, 7%, 41%
CMYK
0, 5, 7, 59
LAB
43, 2, 2
LCH
43, 3, 47
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 43
XYZ
13, 13, 13
LUV
43, 3, 2
HWB
17, 38%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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