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
696557
RGB
105, 101, 87
HSL
47, 9%, 38%
HSB
47, 17%, 41%
CMYK
0, 4, 17, 59
LAB
43, 0, 9
LCH
43, 9, 92
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 94
XYZ
12, 13, 11
LUV
43, 3, 11
HWB
47, 34%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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