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
657976
RGB
101, 121, 118
HSL
171, 9%, 44%
HSB
171, 17%, 47%
CMYK
17, 0, 2, 53
LAB
49, -8, -1
LCH
49, 8, 187
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 185
XYZ
15, 18, 20
LUV
49, -10, 0
HWB
171, 40%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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