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
616655
RGB
97, 102, 85
HSL
78, 9%, 37%
HSB
78, 17%, 40%
CMYK
5, 0, 17, 60
LAB
42, -5, 9
LCH
42, 10, 117
OKLCH
0.50, 0.03, 121
XYZ
11, 13, 10
LUV
42, -2, 12
HWB
78, 33%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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