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
617066
RGB
97, 112, 102
HSL
140, 7%, 41%
HSB
140, 13%, 44%
CMYK
13, 0, 9, 56
LAB
46, -7, 4
LCH
46, 8, 154
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 156
XYZ
13, 15, 15
LUV
46, -8, 6
HWB
140, 38%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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