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
616951
RGB
97, 105, 81
HSL
80, 13%, 36%
HSB
80, 23%, 41%
CMYK
8, 0, 23, 59
LAB
43, -7, 12
LCH
43, 14, 118
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 123
XYZ
11, 13, 10
LUV
43, -3, 17
HWB
80, 32%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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