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
617A7E
RGB
97, 122, 126
HSL
188, 13%, 44%
HSB
188, 23%, 49%
CMYK
23, 3, 0, 51
LAB
49, -9, -5
LCH
49, 10, 212
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 208
XYZ
16, 18, 22
LUV
49, -13, -6
HWB
188, 38%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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