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
617588
RGB
97, 117, 136
HSL
209, 17%, 46%
HSB
209, 29%, 53%
CMYK
29, 14, 0, 47
LAB
48, -4, -13
LCH
48, 14, 253
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 247
XYZ
16, 17, 26
LUV
48, -11, -18
HWB
209, 38%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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