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
617E7E
RGB
97, 126, 126
HSL
180, 13%, 44%
HSB
180, 23%, 49%
CMYK
23, 0, 0, 51
LAB
51, -11, -4
LCH
51, 11, 198
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 196
XYZ
16, 19, 23
LUV
51, -15, -3
HWB
180, 38%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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