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
617B86
RGB
97, 123, 134
HSL
198, 16%, 45%
HSB
198, 28%, 53%
CMYK
28, 8, 0, 47
LAB
50, -8, -9
LCH
50, 12, 230
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 226
XYZ
16, 18, 25
LUV
50, -13, -12
HWB
198, 38%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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