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
655147
RGB
101, 81, 71
HSL
20, 17%, 34%
HSB
20, 30%, 40%
CMYK
0, 20, 30, 60
LAB
36, 7, 9
LCH
36, 12, 51
OKLCH
0.45, 0.03, 48
XYZ
9, 9, 7
LUV
36, 13, 10
HWB
20, 28%, 60%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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