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
616B61
RGB
97, 107, 97
HSL
120, 5%, 40%
HSB
120, 9%, 42%
CMYK
9, 0, 9, 58
LAB
44, -6, 4
LCH
44, 7, 142
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 145
XYZ
12, 14, 13
LUV
44, -5, 7
HWB
120, 38%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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