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
61696B
RGB
97, 105, 107
HSL
192, 5%, 40%
HSB
192, 9%, 42%
CMYK
9, 2, 0, 58
LAB
44, -3, -2
LCH
44, 4, 218
OKLCH
0.51, 0.01, 214
XYZ
13, 14, 16
LUV
44, -4, -3
HWB
192, 38%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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