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
61685E
RGB
97, 104, 94
HSL
102, 5%, 39%
HSB
102, 10%, 41%
CMYK
7, 0, 10, 59
LAB
43, -4, 5
LCH
43, 6, 133
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 136
XYZ
12, 13, 13
LUV
43, -3, 7
HWB
102, 37%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.