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
616F7F
RGB
97, 111, 127
HSL
212, 13%, 44%
HSB
212, 24%, 50%
CMYK
24, 13, 0, 50
LAB
46, -3, -11
LCH
46, 11, 257
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 252
XYZ
14, 15, 22
LUV
46, -8, -15
HWB
212, 38%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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