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
618084
RGB
97, 128, 132
HSL
187, 15%, 45%
HSB
187, 27%, 52%
CMYK
27, 3, 0, 48
LAB
51, -11, -6
LCH
51, 12, 209
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 206
XYZ
17, 20, 25
LUV
51, -16, -7
HWB
187, 38%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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