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
657570
RGB
101, 117, 112
HSL
161, 7%, 43%
HSB
161, 14%, 46%
CMYK
14, 0, 4, 54
LAB
48, -7, 1
LCH
48, 7, 175
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 175
XYZ
15, 17, 18
LUV
48, -8, 2
HWB
161, 40%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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