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
696F5E
RGB
105, 111, 94
HSL
81, 8%, 40%
HSB
81, 15%, 44%
CMYK
5, 0, 15, 56
LAB
46, -5, 9
LCH
46, 10, 119
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 123
XYZ
14, 15, 13
LUV
46, -3, 12
HWB
81, 37%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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