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
616379
RGB
97, 99, 121
HSL
235, 11%, 43%
HSB
235, 20%, 47%
CMYK
20, 18, 0, 53
LAB
42, 3, -13
LCH
42, 13, 283
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 281
XYZ
13, 13, 20
LUV
42, -2, -18
HWB
235, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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