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
606558
RGB
96, 101, 88
HSL
83, 7%, 37%
HSB
83, 13%, 40%
CMYK
5, 0, 13, 60
LAB
42, -4, 7
LCH
42, 8, 121
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 124
XYZ
11, 12, 11
LUV
42, -2, 9
HWB
83, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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