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
617A74
RGB
97, 122, 116
HSL
166, 11%, 43%
HSB
166, 20%, 48%
CMYK
20, 0, 5, 52
LAB
49, -10, 0
LCH
49, 10, 179
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 179
XYZ
15, 18, 19
LUV
49, -13, 2
HWB
166, 38%, 52%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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