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
657472
RGB
101, 116, 114
HSL
172, 7%, 43%
HSB
172, 13%, 45%
CMYK
13, 0, 2, 55
LAB
48, -6, -1
LCH
48, 6, 188
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 187
XYZ
15, 16, 18
LUV
48, -8, 0
HWB
172, 40%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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