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
606151
RGB
96, 97, 81
HSL
64, 9%, 35%
HSB
64, 16%, 38%
CMYK
1, 0, 16, 62
LAB
41, -3, 9
LCH
41, 9, 107
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 110
XYZ
11, 12, 9
LUV
41, 0, 12
HWB
64, 32%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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