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
617981
RGB
97, 121, 129
HSL
195, 14%, 44%
HSB
195, 25%, 51%
CMYK
25, 6, 0, 49
LAB
49, -8, -7
LCH
49, 11, 224
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 220
XYZ
16, 18, 23
LUV
49, -12, -9
HWB
195, 38%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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