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
616D5A
RGB
97, 109, 90
HSL
98, 10%, 39%
HSB
98, 17%, 43%
CMYK
11, 0, 17, 57
LAB
45, -8, 9
LCH
45, 12, 130
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 134
XYZ
12, 14, 12
LUV
45, -6, 13
HWB
98, 35%, 57%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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