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
617C80
RGB
97, 124, 128
HSL
188, 14%, 44%
HSB
188, 24%, 50%
CMYK
24, 3, 0, 50
LAB
50, -9, -6
LCH
50, 11, 211
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 207
XYZ
16, 19, 23
LUV
50, -14, -6
HWB
188, 38%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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