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
616150
RGB
97, 97, 80
HSL
60, 10%, 35%
HSB
60, 18%, 38%
CMYK
0, 0, 18, 62
LAB
41, -2, 10
LCH
41, 10, 104
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 107
XYZ
11, 12, 9
LUV
41, 1, 12
HWB
60, 31%, 62%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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