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
696A65
RGB
105, 106, 101
HSL
72, 2%, 41%
HSB
72, 5%, 42%
CMYK
1, 0, 5, 58
LAB
45, -1, 3
LCH
45, 3, 113
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 116
XYZ
13, 14, 14
LUV
45, 0, 4
HWB
72, 40%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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