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
616953
RGB
97, 105, 83
HSL
82, 12%, 37%
HSB
82, 21%, 41%
CMYK
8, 0, 21, 59
LAB
43, -6, 11
LCH
43, 13, 120
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 124
XYZ
12, 13, 10
LUV
43, -4, 15
HWB
82, 33%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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