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
61656D
RGB
97, 101, 109
HSL
220, 6%, 40%
HSB
220, 11%, 43%
CMYK
11, 7, 0, 57
LAB
43, 0, -5
LCH
43, 5, 267
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 264
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
43, -3, -7
HWB
220, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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