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
696D83
RGB
105, 109, 131
HSL
231, 11%, 46%
HSB
231, 20%, 51%
CMYK
20, 17, 0, 49
LAB
46, 2, -13
LCH
46, 13, 280
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 277
XYZ
15, 16, 24
LUV
46, -3, -18
HWB
231, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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