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
616B79
RGB
97, 107, 121
HSL
215, 11%, 43%
HSB
215, 20%, 47%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 53
LAB
45, -1, -9
LCH
45, 9, 261
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 257
XYZ
14, 14, 20
LUV
45, -6, -12
HWB
215, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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