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
616B5D
RGB
97, 107, 93
HSL
103, 7%, 39%
HSB
103, 13%, 42%
CMYK
9, 0, 13, 58
LAB
44, -6, 7
LCH
44, 9, 133
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 137
XYZ
12, 14, 12
LUV
44, -5, 9
HWB
103, 36%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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