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
696E66
RGB
105, 110, 102
HSL
98, 4%, 42%
HSB
98, 7%, 43%
CMYK
5, 0, 7, 57
LAB
46, -3, 4
LCH
46, 5, 130
OKLCH
0.53, 0.01, 133
XYZ
14, 15, 15
LUV
46, -2, 6
HWB
98, 40%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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