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
616B72
RGB
97, 107, 114
HSL
205, 8%, 41%
HSB
205, 15%, 45%
CMYK
15, 6, 0, 55
LAB
45, -3, -5
LCH
45, 6, 243
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 238
XYZ
13, 14, 18
LUV
45, -6, -7
HWB
205, 38%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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