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
696B77
RGB
105, 107, 119
HSL
231, 6%, 44%
HSB
231, 12%, 47%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 53
LAB
45, 1, -7
LCH
45, 7, 279
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 278
XYZ
14, 15, 20
LUV
45, -2, -10
HWB
231, 41%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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