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
616276
RGB
97, 98, 118
HSL
237, 10%, 42%
HSB
237, 18%, 46%
CMYK
18, 17, 0, 54
LAB
42, 3, -11
LCH
42, 12, 285
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 283
XYZ
13, 13, 19
LUV
42, -2, -16
HWB
237, 38%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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