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
696574
RGB
105, 101, 116
HSL
256, 7%, 43%
HSB
256, 13%, 45%
CMYK
9, 13, 0, 55
LAB
44, 4, -8
LCH
44, 9, 297
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 298
XYZ
14, 14, 18
LUV
44, 1, -11
HWB
256, 40%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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