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
654E4E
RGB
101, 78, 78
HSL
0, 13%, 35%
HSB
0, 23%, 40%
CMYK
0, 23, 23, 60
LAB
36, 10, 4
LCH
36, 11, 21
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 18
XYZ
9, 9, 8
LUV
36, 14, 3
HWB
0, 31%, 60%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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