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
616776
RGB
97, 103, 118
HSL
223, 10%, 42%
HSB
223, 18%, 46%
CMYK
18, 13, 0, 54
LAB
43, 0, -9
LCH
43, 9, 271
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 268
XYZ
13, 14, 19
LUV
43, -4, -13
HWB
223, 38%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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