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
61666E
RGB
97, 102, 110
HSL
217, 6%, 41%
HSB
217, 12%, 43%
CMYK
12, 7, 0, 57
LAB
43, -1, -5
LCH
43, 5, 263
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 260
XYZ
12, 13, 17
LUV
43, -3, -7
HWB
217, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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