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
61687E
RGB
97, 104, 126
HSL
226, 13%, 44%
HSB
226, 23%, 49%
CMYK
23, 17, 0, 51
LAB
44, 1, -13
LCH
44, 13, 275
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 271
XYZ
14, 14, 22
LUV
44, -5, -19
HWB
226, 38%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.