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
616962
RGB
97, 105, 98
HSL
128, 4%, 40%
HSB
128, 8%, 41%
CMYK
8, 0, 7, 59
LAB
44, -4, 3
LCH
44, 5, 146
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 149
XYZ
12, 14, 14
LUV
44, -4, 4
HWB
128, 38%, 59%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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