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
616557
RGB
97, 101, 87
HSL
77, 7%, 37%
HSB
77, 14%, 40%
CMYK
4, 0, 14, 60
LAB
42, -4, 7
LCH
42, 8, 117
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 120
XYZ
11, 13, 11
LUV
42, -2, 10
HWB
77, 34%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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