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
657679
RGB
101, 118, 121
HSL
189, 9%, 44%
HSB
189, 17%, 47%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 53
LAB
48, -6, -4
LCH
48, 7, 213
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 209
XYZ
15, 17, 21
LUV
48, -9, -4
HWB
189, 40%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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