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
617871
RGB
97, 120, 113
HSL
162, 11%, 43%
HSB
162, 19%, 47%
CMYK
19, 0, 6, 53
LAB
48, -10, 1
LCH
48, 10, 175
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 175
XYZ
15, 17, 18
LUV
48, -12, 3
HWB
162, 38%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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