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
616D56
RGB
97, 109, 86
HSL
91, 12%, 38%
HSB
91, 21%, 43%
CMYK
11, 0, 21, 57
LAB
44, -8, 11
LCH
44, 14, 126
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 130
XYZ
12, 14, 11
LUV
44, -6, 16
HWB
91, 34%, 57%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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