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
65787B
RGB
101, 120, 123
HSL
188, 10%, 44%
HSB
188, 18%, 48%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 52
LAB
49, -7, -4
LCH
49, 8, 212
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 208
XYZ
16, 18, 21
LUV
49, -10, -5
HWB
188, 40%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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