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
617D88
RGB
97, 125, 136
HSL
197, 17%, 46%
HSB
197, 29%, 53%
CMYK
29, 8, 0, 47
LAB
51, -8, -9
LCH
51, 13, 229
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 224
XYZ
17, 19, 26
LUV
51, -14, -12
HWB
197, 38%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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