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
617463
RGB
97, 116, 99
HSL
126, 9%, 42%
HSB
126, 16%, 45%
CMYK
16, 0, 15, 55
LAB
47, -10, 7
LCH
47, 12, 145
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 148
XYZ
13, 16, 14
LUV
47, -10, 11
HWB
126, 38%, 55%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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