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
616D57
RGB
97, 109, 87
HSL
93, 11%, 38%
HSB
93, 20%, 43%
CMYK
11, 0, 20, 57
LAB
45, -8, 11
LCH
45, 13, 127
OKLCH
0.52, 0.04, 131
XYZ
12, 14, 11
LUV
45, -6, 15
HWB
93, 34%, 57%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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