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
616772
RGB
97, 103, 114
HSL
219, 8%, 41%
HSB
219, 15%, 45%
CMYK
15, 10, 0, 55
LAB
43, -1, -7
LCH
43, 7, 266
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 263
XYZ
13, 13, 18
LUV
43, -4, -9
HWB
219, 38%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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