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
696572
RGB
105, 101, 114
HSL
258, 6%, 42%
HSB
258, 11%, 45%
CMYK
8, 11, 0, 55
LAB
43, 4, -7
LCH
43, 8, 299
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 300
XYZ
14, 14, 18
LUV
43, 1, -10
HWB
258, 40%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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