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
657480
RGB
101, 116, 128
HSL
207, 12%, 45%
HSB
207, 21%, 50%
CMYK
21, 9, 0, 50
LAB
48, -4, -9
LCH
48, 9, 247
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 242
XYZ
16, 17, 23
LUV
48, -8, -11
HWB
207, 40%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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