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
61473D
RGB
97, 71, 61
HSL
17, 23%, 31%
HSB
17, 37%, 38%
CMYK
0, 27, 37, 62
LAB
33, 10, 11
LCH
33, 15, 46
OKLCH
0.42, 0.04, 42
XYZ
8, 7, 5
LUV
33, 17, 10
HWB
17, 24%, 62%
Pantone
478 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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