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
616E73
RGB
97, 110, 115
HSL
197, 8%, 42%
HSB
197, 16%, 45%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 55
LAB
45, -4, -5
LCH
45, 6, 227
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 223
XYZ
14, 15, 18
LUV
45, -7, -5
HWB
197, 38%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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