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
696961
RGB
105, 105, 97
HSL
60, 4%, 40%
HSB
60, 8%, 41%
CMYK
0, 0, 8, 59
LAB
44, -1, 5
LCH
44, 5, 105
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 107
XYZ
13, 14, 13
LUV
44, 0, 6
HWB
60, 38%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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