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
606248
RGB
96, 98, 72
HSL
65, 15%, 33%
HSB
65, 27%, 38%
CMYK
2, 0, 27, 62
LAB
41, -4, 15
LCH
41, 15, 107
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 111
XYZ
10, 12, 8
LUV
41, 0, 18
HWB
65, 28%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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