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
657565
RGB
101, 117, 101
HSL
120, 7%, 43%
HSB
120, 14%, 46%
CMYK
14, 0, 14, 54
LAB
48, -9, 7
LCH
48, 11, 142
OKLCH
0.54, 0.03, 145
XYZ
14, 16, 15
LUV
48, -8, 10
HWB
120, 40%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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