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
616366
RGB
97, 99, 102
HSL
216, 3%, 39%
HSB
216, 5%, 40%
CMYK
5, 3, 0, 60
LAB
42, 0, -2
LCH
42, 2, 261
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 258
XYZ
12, 12, 14
LUV
42, -1, -3
HWB
216, 38%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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