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
616271
RGB
97, 98, 113
HSL
236, 8%, 41%
HSB
236, 14%, 44%
CMYK
14, 13, 0, 56
LAB
42, 2, -9
LCH
42, 9, 284
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 282
XYZ
12, 12, 17
LUV
42, -1, -12
HWB
236, 38%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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