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
616B78
RGB
97, 107, 120
HSL
214, 11%, 43%
HSB
214, 19%, 47%
CMYK
19, 11, 0, 53
LAB
45, -2, -9
LCH
45, 9, 259
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 255
XYZ
14, 14, 20
LUV
45, -6, -12
HWB
214, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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