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
616F84
RGB
97, 111, 132
HSL
216, 15%, 45%
HSB
216, 27%, 52%
CMYK
27, 16, 0, 48
LAB
46, -2, -13
LCH
46, 14, 263
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 258
XYZ
15, 16, 24
LUV
46, -8, -19
HWB
216, 38%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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