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
696A55
RGB
105, 106, 85
HSL
63, 11%, 37%
HSB
63, 20%, 42%
CMYK
1, 0, 20, 58
LAB
44, -3, 12
LCH
44, 12, 106
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 110
XYZ
13, 14, 11
LUV
44, 1, 15
HWB
63, 33%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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