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
617685
RGB
97, 118, 133
HSL
205, 16%, 45%
HSB
205, 27%, 52%
CMYK
27, 11, 0, 48
LAB
48, -5, -11
LCH
48, 12, 244
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 239
XYZ
16, 17, 25
LUV
48, -11, -15
HWB
205, 38%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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