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
606149
RGB
96, 97, 73
HSL
62, 14%, 33%
HSB
62, 25%, 38%
CMYK
1, 0, 25, 62
LAB
41, -4, 14
LCH
41, 14, 105
OKLCH
0.48, 0.04, 110
XYZ
10, 12, 8
LUV
41, 1, 17
HWB
62, 29%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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