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
616F60
RGB
97, 111, 96
HSL
116, 7%, 41%
HSB
116, 14%, 44%
CMYK
13, 0, 14, 56
LAB
45, -8, 7
LCH
45, 10, 140
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 143
XYZ
13, 15, 13
LUV
45, -7, 10
HWB
116, 38%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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