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
606161
RGB
96, 97, 97
HSL
180, 1%, 38%
HSB
180, 1%, 38%
CMYK
1, 0, 0, 62
LAB
41, 0, 0
LCH
41, 0, 200
OKLCH
0.49, 0.00, 197
XYZ
11, 12, 13
LUV
41, -1, 0
HWB
180, 38%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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