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
637880
RGB
99, 120, 128
HSL
197, 13%, 45%
HSB
197, 23%, 50%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 50
LAB
49, -7, -7
LCH
49, 10, 227
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 223
XYZ
16, 18, 23
LUV
49, -11, -9
HWB
197, 39%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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