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
656F57
RGB
101, 111, 87
HSL
85, 12%, 39%
HSB
85, 22%, 44%
CMYK
9, 0, 22, 56
LAB
45, -7, 12
LCH
45, 14, 122
OKLCH
0.53, 0.04, 126
XYZ
13, 15, 11
LUV
45, -5, 17
HWB
85, 34%, 56%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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