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
697280
RGB
105, 114, 128
HSL
217, 10%, 46%
HSB
217, 18%, 50%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 50
LAB
48, -1, -9
LCH
48, 9, 263
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 259
XYZ
16, 17, 23
LUV
48, -5, -12
HWB
217, 41%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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