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
617971
RGB
97, 121, 113
HSL
160, 11%, 43%
HSB
160, 20%, 47%
CMYK
20, 0, 7, 53
LAB
49, -10, 1
LCH
49, 11, 173
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 173
XYZ
15, 17, 18
LUV
49, -12, 4
HWB
160, 38%, 53%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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