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
616451
RGB
97, 100, 81
HSL
69, 10%, 35%
HSB
69, 19%, 39%
CMYK
3, 0, 19, 61
LAB
42, -4, 10
LCH
42, 11, 111
OKLCH
0.49, 0.03, 115
XYZ
11, 12, 10
LUV
42, -1, 14
HWB
69, 32%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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