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
616C6E
RGB
97, 108, 110
HSL
189, 6%, 41%
HSB
189, 12%, 43%
CMYK
12, 2, 0, 57
LAB
45, -4, -3
LCH
45, 5, 213
OKLCH
0.52, 0.01, 210
XYZ
13, 14, 17
LUV
45, -6, -3
HWB
189, 38%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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