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
606D6D
RGB
96, 109, 109
HSL
180, 6%, 40%
HSB
180, 12%, 43%
CMYK
12, 0, 0, 57
LAB
45, -5, -2
LCH
45, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 197
XYZ
13, 15, 17
LUV
45, -7, -1
HWB
180, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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