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
617686
RGB
97, 118, 134
HSL
206, 16%, 45%
HSB
206, 28%, 53%
CMYK
28, 12, 0, 47
LAB
48, -5, -11
LCH
48, 13, 246
OKLCH
0.55, 0.04, 241
XYZ
16, 17, 25
LUV
48, -11, -15
HWB
206, 38%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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