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
696B6D
RGB
105, 107, 109
HSL
210, 2%, 42%
HSB
210, 4%, 43%
CMYK
4, 2, 0, 57
LAB
45, 0, -1
LCH
45, 1, 251
OKLCH
0.53, 0.00, 248
XYZ
14, 15, 17
LUV
45, -1, -2
HWB
210, 41%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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