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
605261
RGB
96, 82, 97
HSL
296, 8%, 35%
HSB
296, 15%, 38%
CMYK
1, 15, 0, 62
LAB
37, 8, -7
LCH
37, 10, 322
OKLCH
0.46, 0.03, 324
XYZ
10, 9, 13
LUV
37, 7, -10
HWB
296, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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