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
657984
RGB
101, 121, 132
HSL
201, 13%, 46%
HSB
201, 23%, 52%
CMYK
23, 8, 0, 48
LAB
49, -6, -9
LCH
49, 10, 237
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 232
XYZ
16, 18, 24
LUV
49, -11, -11
HWB
201, 40%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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