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
616C59
RGB
97, 108, 89
HSL
95, 10%, 39%
HSB
95, 18%, 42%
CMYK
10, 0, 18, 58
LAB
44, -7, 9
LCH
44, 12, 128
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 132
XYZ
12, 14, 12
LUV
44, -5, 13
HWB
95, 35%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.