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
606378
RGB
96, 99, 120
HSL
233, 11%, 42%
HSB
233, 20%, 47%
CMYK
20, 18, 0, 53
LAB
42, 2, -12
LCH
42, 13, 281
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 279
XYZ
13, 13, 20
LUV
42, -3, -17
HWB
233, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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