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
616B74
RGB
97, 107, 116
HSL
208, 9%, 42%
HSB
208, 16%, 45%
CMYK
16, 8, 0, 55
LAB
45, -2, -6
LCH
45, 7, 249
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 245
XYZ
13, 14, 19
LUV
45, -6, -8
HWB
208, 38%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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