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
636859
RGB
99, 104, 89
HSL
80, 8%, 38%
HSB
80, 14%, 41%
CMYK
5, 0, 14, 59
LAB
43, -4, 8
LCH
43, 9, 119
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 122
XYZ
12, 13, 11
LUV
43, -2, 11
HWB
80, 35%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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