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
616555
RGB
97, 101, 85
HSL
75, 9%, 36%
HSB
75, 16%, 40%
CMYK
4, 0, 16, 60
LAB
42, -4, 9
LCH
42, 9, 115
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 119
XYZ
11, 13, 10
LUV
42, -1, 11
HWB
75, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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