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
626458
RGB
98, 100, 88
HSL
70, 6%, 37%
HSB
70, 12%, 39%
CMYK
2, 0, 12, 61
LAB
42, -3, 7
LCH
42, 7, 112
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 115
XYZ
11, 12, 11
LUV
42, -1, 9
HWB
70, 35%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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