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
61686B
RGB
97, 104, 107
HSL
198, 5%, 40%
HSB
198, 9%, 42%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 58
LAB
43, -2, -3
LCH
43, 4, 229
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 225
XYZ
13, 14, 16
LUV
43, -4, -3
HWB
198, 38%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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