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
616C5B
RGB
97, 108, 91
HSL
99, 9%, 39%
HSB
99, 16%, 42%
CMYK
10, 0, 16, 58
LAB
44, -7, 8
LCH
44, 11, 131
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 134
XYZ
12, 14, 12
LUV
44, -5, 12
HWB
99, 36%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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