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
696980
RGB
105, 105, 128
HSL
240, 10%, 46%
HSB
240, 18%, 50%
CMYK
18, 18, 0, 50
LAB
45, 4, -13
LCH
45, 13, 287
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 285
XYZ
15, 15, 22
LUV
45, -1, -18
HWB
240, 41%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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