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
696C62
RGB
105, 108, 98
HSL
78, 5%, 40%
HSB
78, 9%, 42%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 58
LAB
45, -3, 5
LCH
45, 6, 117
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 121
XYZ
13, 15, 14
LUV
45, -1, 7
HWB
78, 38%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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