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
616175
RGB
97, 97, 117
HSL
240, 9%, 42%
HSB
240, 17%, 46%
CMYK
17, 17, 0, 54
LAB
42, 3, -11
LCH
42, 12, 287
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 285
XYZ
12, 12, 19
LUV
42, -1, -16
HWB
240, 38%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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