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
616571
RGB
97, 101, 113
HSL
225, 8%, 41%
HSB
225, 14%, 44%
CMYK
14, 11, 0, 56
LAB
43, 0, -7
LCH
43, 7, 273
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 271
XYZ
13, 13, 17
LUV
43, -3, -10
HWB
225, 38%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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