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
69666D
RGB
105, 102, 109
HSL
266, 3%, 41%
HSB
266, 6%, 43%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 57
LAB
44, 2, -4
LCH
44, 4, 303
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 305
XYZ
13, 14, 16
LUV
44, 1, -5
HWB
266, 40%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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