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
657988
RGB
101, 121, 136
HSL
206, 15%, 46%
HSB
206, 26%, 53%
CMYK
26, 11, 0, 47
LAB
50, -5, -11
LCH
50, 12, 246
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 241
XYZ
17, 18, 26
LUV
50, -11, -14
HWB
206, 40%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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