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
606D66
RGB
96, 109, 102
HSL
148, 6%, 40%
HSB
148, 12%, 43%
CMYK
12, 0, 6, 57
LAB
45, -6, 2
LCH
45, 7, 161
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 162
XYZ
13, 14, 15
LUV
45, -7, 4
HWB
148, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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