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
61646D
RGB
97, 100, 109
HSL
225, 6%, 40%
HSB
225, 11%, 43%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 57
LAB
42, 0, -6
LCH
42, 6, 273
OKLCH
0.50, 0.01, 271
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
42, -2, -7
HWB
225, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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