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
615150
RGB
97, 81, 80
HSL
4, 10%, 35%
HSB
4, 18%, 38%
CMYK
0, 16, 18, 62
LAB
36, 7, 3
LCH
36, 7, 25
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 22
XYZ
9, 9, 9
LUV
36, 10, 3
HWB
4, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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