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
617566
RGB
97, 117, 102
HSL
135, 9%, 42%
HSB
135, 17%, 46%
CMYK
17, 0, 13, 54
LAB
47, -10, 6
LCH
47, 12, 150
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 153
XYZ
14, 16, 15
LUV
47, -10, 9
HWB
135, 38%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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