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
696E63
RGB
105, 110, 99
HSL
87, 5%, 41%
HSB
87, 10%, 43%
CMYK
5, 0, 10, 57
LAB
46, -4, 5
LCH
46, 7, 124
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 127
XYZ
14, 15, 14
LUV
46, -2, 8
HWB
87, 39%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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