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
616D7A
RGB
97, 109, 122
HSL
211, 11%, 43%
HSB
211, 20%, 48%
CMYK
20, 11, 0, 52
LAB
45, -2, -9
LCH
45, 9, 255
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 250
XYZ
14, 15, 21
LUV
45, -7, -12
HWB
211, 38%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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