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
696D59
RGB
105, 109, 89
HSL
72, 10%, 39%
HSB
72, 18%, 43%
CMYK
4, 0, 18, 57
LAB
45, -4, 11
LCH
45, 12, 113
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 117
XYZ
13, 15, 12
LUV
45, -1, 14
HWB
72, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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