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
617779
RGB
97, 119, 121
HSL
185, 11%, 43%
HSB
185, 20%, 47%
CMYK
20, 2, 0, 53
LAB
48, -8, -4
LCH
48, 9, 206
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 203
XYZ
15, 17, 21
LUV
48, -11, -4
HWB
185, 38%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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