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
61645B
RGB
97, 100, 91
HSL
80, 5%, 37%
HSB
80, 9%, 39%
CMYK
3, 0, 9, 61
LAB
42, -3, 5
LCH
42, 5, 119
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 122
XYZ
11, 12, 12
LUV
42, -1, 6
HWB
80, 36%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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