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
617379
RGB
97, 115, 121
HSL
195, 11%, 43%
HSB
195, 20%, 47%
CMYK
20, 5, 0, 53
LAB
47, -6, -6
LCH
47, 8, 224
OKLCH
0.54, 0.02, 220
XYZ
15, 16, 20
LUV
47, -10, -7
HWB
195, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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