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
605B72
RGB
96, 91, 114
HSL
253, 11%, 40%
HSB
253, 20%, 45%
CMYK
16, 20, 0, 55
LAB
40, 6, -12
LCH
40, 14, 296
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 295
XYZ
12, 11, 17
LUV
40, 1, -18
HWB
253, 36%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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