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
657583
RGB
101, 117, 131
HSL
208, 13%, 45%
HSB
208, 23%, 51%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 49
LAB
48, -4, -10
LCH
48, 10, 250
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 245
XYZ
16, 17, 24
LUV
48, -9, -13
HWB
208, 40%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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