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
617481
RGB
97, 116, 129
HSL
204, 14%, 44%
HSB
204, 25%, 51%
CMYK
25, 10, 0, 49
LAB
48, -5, -10
LCH
48, 11, 243
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 238
XYZ
15, 17, 23
LUV
48, -10, -13
HWB
204, 38%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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