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
61656F
RGB
97, 101, 111
HSL
223, 7%, 41%
HSB
223, 13%, 44%
CMYK
13, 9, 0, 56
LAB
43, 0, -6
LCH
43, 6, 271
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 268
XYZ
12, 13, 17
LUV
43, -3, -8
HWB
223, 38%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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