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
696E73
RGB
105, 110, 115
HSL
210, 5%, 43%
HSB
210, 9%, 45%
CMYK
9, 4, 0, 55
LAB
46, -1, -3
LCH
46, 4, 251
OKLCH
0.54, 0.01, 248
XYZ
14, 15, 18
LUV
46, -3, -5
HWB
210, 41%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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