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
605E4E
RGB
96, 94, 78
HSL
53, 10%, 34%
HSB
53, 19%, 38%
CMYK
0, 2, 19, 62
LAB
40, -1, 10
LCH
40, 10, 99
OKLCH
0.48, 0.02, 101
XYZ
10, 11, 9
LUV
40, 2, 12
HWB
53, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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