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
618286
RGB
97, 130, 134
HSL
186, 16%, 45%
HSB
186, 28%, 53%
CMYK
28, 3, 0, 47
LAB
52, -11, -6
LCH
52, 13, 209
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 205
XYZ
17, 20, 26
LUV
52, -17, -7
HWB
186, 38%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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