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
617A85
RGB
97, 122, 133
HSL
198, 16%, 45%
HSB
198, 27%, 52%
CMYK
27, 8, 0, 48
LAB
50, -7, -9
LCH
50, 12, 231
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 227
XYZ
16, 18, 25
LUV
50, -13, -12
HWB
198, 38%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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