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
616C56
RGB
97, 108, 86
HSL
90, 11%, 38%
HSB
90, 20%, 42%
CMYK
10, 0, 20, 58
LAB
44, -8, 11
LCH
44, 13, 125
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 129
XYZ
12, 14, 11
LUV
44, -5, 15
HWB
90, 34%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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