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
657365
RGB
101, 115, 101
HSL
120, 6%, 42%
HSB
120, 12%, 45%
CMYK
12, 0, 12, 55
LAB
47, -8, 6
LCH
47, 10, 142
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 145
XYZ
14, 16, 15
LUV
47, -7, 9
HWB
120, 40%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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