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
696F57
RGB
105, 111, 87
HSL
75, 12%, 39%
HSB
75, 22%, 44%
CMYK
5, 0, 22, 56
LAB
46, -6, 13
LCH
46, 14, 115
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 119
XYZ
13, 15, 11
LUV
46, -2, 17
HWB
75, 34%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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