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
616667
RGB
97, 102, 103
HSL
190, 3%, 39%
HSB
190, 6%, 40%
CMYK
6, 1, 0, 60
LAB
43, -2, -1
LCH
43, 2, 215
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 211
XYZ
12, 13, 15
LUV
43, -3, -1
HWB
190, 38%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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