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
606269
RGB
96, 98, 105
HSL
227, 4%, 39%
HSB
227, 9%, 41%
CMYK
9, 7, 0, 59
LAB
42, 0, -4
LCH
42, 4, 274
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 273
XYZ
12, 12, 15
LUV
42, -1, -6
HWB
227, 38%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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