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
616C63
RGB
97, 108, 99
HSL
131, 5%, 40%
HSB
131, 10%, 42%
CMYK
10, 0, 8, 58
LAB
44, -6, 4
LCH
44, 7, 148
OKLCH
0.52, 0.02, 151
XYZ
13, 14, 14
LUV
44, -6, 6
HWB
131, 38%, 58%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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