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
61636D
RGB
97, 99, 109
HSL
230, 6%, 40%
HSB
230, 11%, 43%
CMYK
11, 9, 0, 57
LAB
42, 1, -6
LCH
42, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 277
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
42, -2, -8
HWB
230, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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