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
617369
RGB
97, 115, 105
HSL
147, 8%, 42%
HSB
147, 16%, 45%
CMYK
16, 0, 9, 55
LAB
47, -9, 3
LCH
47, 9, 160
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 161
XYZ
14, 16, 16
LUV
47, -9, 6
HWB
147, 38%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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