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
616476
RGB
97, 100, 118
HSL
231, 10%, 42%
HSB
231, 18%, 46%
CMYK
18, 15, 0, 54
LAB
43, 2, -11
LCH
43, 11, 280
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 278
XYZ
13, 13, 19
LUV
43, -3, -15
HWB
231, 38%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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