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
606E69
RGB
96, 110, 105
HSL
159, 7%, 40%
HSB
159, 13%, 43%
CMYK
13, 0, 5, 57
LAB
45, -6, 1
LCH
45, 6, 172
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 172
XYZ
13, 15, 16
LUV
45, -7, 2
HWB
159, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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