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
616172
RGB
97, 97, 114
HSL
240, 8%, 41%
HSB
240, 15%, 45%
CMYK
15, 15, 0, 55
LAB
42, 3, -10
LCH
42, 10, 287
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 285
XYZ
12, 12, 18
LUV
42, -1, -13
HWB
240, 38%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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