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
616759
RGB
97, 103, 89
HSL
86, 7%, 38%
HSB
86, 14%, 40%
CMYK
6, 0, 14, 60
LAB
43, -5, 7
LCH
43, 8, 122
OKLCH
0.50, 0.02, 126
XYZ
12, 13, 11
LUV
43, -3, 10
HWB
86, 35%, 60%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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