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
606157
RGB
96, 97, 87
HSL
66, 5%, 36%
HSB
66, 10%, 38%
CMYK
1, 0, 10, 62
LAB
41, -2, 6
LCH
41, 6, 109
OKLCH
0.49, 0.02, 112
XYZ
11, 12, 11
LUV
41, 0, 7
HWB
66, 34%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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