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
61504A
RGB
97, 80, 74
HSL
16, 13%, 34%
HSB
16, 24%, 38%
CMYK
0, 18, 24, 62
LAB
36, 7, 6
LCH
36, 9, 44
OKLCH
0.45, 0.02, 40
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
36, 11, 6
HWB
16, 29%, 62%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named brown on shades of brown, or all families on colors.