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
617B8B
RGB
97, 123, 139
HSL
203, 18%, 46%
HSB
203, 30%, 55%
CMYK
30, 12, 0, 45
LAB
50, -7, -12
LCH
50, 14, 241
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 235
XYZ
17, 19, 27
LUV
50, -14, -16
HWB
203, 38%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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