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
6D6061
RGB
109, 96, 97
HSL
355, 6%, 40%
HSB
355, 12%, 43%
CMYK
0, 12, 11, 57
LAB
42, 6, 1
LCH
42, 6, 15
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 12
XYZ
13, 12, 13
LUV
42, 8, 1
HWB
355, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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