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
617670
RGB
97, 118, 112
HSL
163, 10%, 42%
HSB
163, 18%, 46%
CMYK
18, 0, 5, 54
LAB
48, -9, 1
LCH
48, 9, 176
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 176
XYZ
14, 17, 18
LUV
48, -11, 2
HWB
163, 38%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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