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
616A73
RGB
97, 106, 115
HSL
210, 8%, 42%
HSB
210, 16%, 45%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 55
LAB
44, -2, -6
LCH
44, 7, 252
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 248
XYZ
13, 14, 18
LUV
44, -5, -8
HWB
210, 38%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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