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
616862
RGB
97, 104, 98
HSL
129, 3%, 39%
HSB
129, 7%, 41%
CMYK
7, 0, 6, 59
LAB
43, -4, 2
LCH
43, 4, 147
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 150
XYZ
12, 13, 13
LUV
43, -4, 4
HWB
129, 38%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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