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
616265
RGB
97, 98, 101
HSL
225, 2%, 39%
HSB
225, 4%, 40%
CMYK
4, 3, 0, 60
LAB
42, 0, -2
LCH
42, 2, 272
OKLCH
0.50, 0.00, 271
XYZ
12, 12, 14
LUV
42, -1, -2
HWB
225, 38%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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