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
616777
RGB
97, 103, 119
HSL
224, 10%, 42%
HSB
224, 18%, 47%
CMYK
18, 13, 0, 53
LAB
44, 0, -10
LCH
44, 10, 272
OKLCH
0.51, 0.03, 269
XYZ
13, 14, 19
LUV
44, -4, -13
HWB
224, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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