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
616A51
RGB
97, 106, 81
HSL
82, 13%, 37%
HSB
82, 24%, 42%
CMYK
8, 0, 24, 58
LAB
43, -7, 13
LCH
43, 15, 119
OKLCH
0.51, 0.04, 124
XYZ
12, 13, 10
LUV
43, -4, 17
HWB
82, 32%, 58%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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