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
617B87
RGB
97, 123, 135
HSL
199, 16%, 45%
HSB
199, 28%, 53%
CMYK
28, 9, 0, 47
LAB
50, -8, -10
LCH
50, 12, 233
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 228
XYZ
16, 18, 26
LUV
50, -13, -13
HWB
199, 38%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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