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
616F6E
RGB
97, 111, 110
HSL
176, 7%, 41%
HSB
176, 13%, 44%
CMYK
13, 0, 1, 56
LAB
46, -6, -1
LCH
46, 6, 193
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 191
XYZ
13, 15, 17
LUV
46, -7, -1
HWB
176, 38%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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