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
696A6E
RGB
105, 106, 110
HSL
228, 2%, 42%
HSB
228, 5%, 43%
CMYK
5, 4, 0, 57
LAB
45, 0, -2
LCH
45, 2, 275
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 275
XYZ
14, 14, 17
LUV
45, -1, -3
HWB
228, 41%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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