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
615140
RGB
97, 81, 64
HSL
31, 20%, 32%
HSB
31, 34%, 38%
CMYK
0, 16, 34, 62
LAB
36, 5, 13
LCH
36, 14, 69
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 68
XYZ
9, 9, 6
LUV
36, 11, 14
HWB
31, 25%, 62%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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