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
61697D
RGB
97, 105, 125
HSL
223, 13%, 44%
HSB
223, 22%, 49%
CMYK
22, 16, 0, 51
LAB
44, 0, -12
LCH
44, 12, 272
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 268
XYZ
14, 14, 21
LUV
44, -5, -17
HWB
223, 38%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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