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
616058
RGB
97, 96, 88
HSL
53, 5%, 36%
HSB
53, 9%, 38%
CMYK
0, 1, 9, 62
LAB
41, -1, 5
LCH
41, 5, 99
OKLCH
0.49, 0.01, 101
XYZ
11, 12, 11
LUV
41, 1, 6
HWB
53, 35%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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