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
617E8B
RGB
97, 126, 139
HSL
199, 18%, 46%
HSB
199, 30%, 55%
CMYK
30, 9, 0, 45
LAB
51, -8, -11
LCH
51, 14, 232
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 227
XYZ
17, 19, 27
LUV
51, -15, -14
HWB
199, 38%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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