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
616979
RGB
97, 105, 121
HSL
220, 11%, 43%
HSB
220, 20%, 47%
CMYK
20, 13, 0, 53
LAB
44, 0, -10
LCH
44, 10, 268
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 264
XYZ
13, 14, 20
LUV
44, -5, -14
HWB
220, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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