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
606563
RGB
96, 101, 99
HSL
156, 3%, 39%
HSB
156, 5%, 40%
CMYK
5, 0, 2, 60
LAB
42, -2, 0
LCH
42, 2, 170
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 170
XYZ
12, 13, 14
LUV
42, -3, 1
HWB
156, 38%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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