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
606178
RGB
96, 97, 120
HSL
238, 11%, 42%
HSB
238, 20%, 47%
CMYK
20, 19, 0, 53
LAB
42, 4, -13
LCH
42, 14, 285
OKLCH
0.50, 0.04, 283
XYZ
12, 12, 19
LUV
42, -2, -19
HWB
238, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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