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
616461
RGB
97, 100, 97
HSL
120, 2%, 39%
HSB
120, 3%, 39%
CMYK
3, 0, 3, 61
LAB
42, -2, 1
LCH
42, 2, 143
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 145
XYZ
12, 13, 13
LUV
42, -2, 2
HWB
120, 38%, 61%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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