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
696977
RGB
105, 105, 119
HSL
240, 6%, 44%
HSB
240, 12%, 47%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 53
LAB
45, 2, -8
LCH
45, 8, 286
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 286
XYZ
14, 14, 19
LUV
45, -1, -11
HWB
240, 41%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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