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
618488
RGB
97, 132, 136
HSL
186, 17%, 46%
HSB
186, 29%, 53%
CMYK
29, 3, 0, 47
LAB
53, -12, -6
LCH
53, 14, 208
OKLCH
0.59, 0.04, 205
XYZ
18, 21, 26
LUV
53, -17, -7
HWB
186, 38%, 47%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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