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
61696F
RGB
97, 105, 111
HSL
206, 7%, 41%
HSB
206, 13%, 44%
CMYK
13, 5, 0, 56
LAB
44, -2, -4
LCH
44, 5, 244
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 240
XYZ
13, 14, 17
LUV
44, -5, -6
HWB
206, 38%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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