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
617668
RGB
97, 118, 104
HSL
140, 10%, 42%
HSB
140, 18%, 46%
CMYK
18, 0, 12, 54
LAB
48, -10, 5
LCH
48, 11, 154
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 156
XYZ
14, 16, 16
LUV
48, -11, 8
HWB
140, 38%, 54%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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