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
617079
RGB
97, 112, 121
HSL
203, 11%, 43%
HSB
203, 20%, 47%
CMYK
20, 7, 0, 53
LAB
46, -4, -7
LCH
46, 8, 239
OKLCH
0.54, 0.02, 234
XYZ
14, 16, 20
LUV
46, -8, -9
HWB
203, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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