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
616349
RGB
97, 99, 73
HSL
65, 15%, 34%
HSB
65, 26%, 39%
CMYK
2, 0, 26, 61
LAB
41, -4, 15
LCH
41, 15, 107
OKLCH
0.49, 0.04, 111
XYZ
11, 12, 8
LUV
41, 0, 18
HWB
65, 29%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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