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
606D81
RGB
96, 109, 129
HSL
216, 15%, 44%
HSB
216, 26%, 51%
CMYK
26, 16, 0, 49
LAB
45, -1, -13
LCH
45, 13, 264
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 259
XYZ
14, 15, 23
LUV
45, -8, -18
HWB
216, 38%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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