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
61686A
RGB
97, 104, 106
HSL
193, 4%, 40%
HSB
193, 8%, 42%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 58
LAB
43, -2, -2
LCH
43, 3, 221
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 217
XYZ
12, 13, 16
LUV
43, -4, -2
HWB
193, 38%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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