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
617561
RGB
97, 117, 97
HSL
120, 9%, 42%
HSB
120, 17%, 46%
CMYK
17, 0, 17, 54
LAB
47, -11, 9
LCH
47, 14, 142
OKLCH
0.54, 0.04, 145
XYZ
13, 16, 14
LUV
47, -10, 13
HWB
120, 38%, 54%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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