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
657989
RGB
101, 121, 137
HSL
207, 15%, 47%
HSB
207, 26%, 54%
CMYK
26, 12, 0, 46
LAB
50, -5, -11
LCH
50, 12, 248
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 242
XYZ
17, 18, 26
LUV
50, -11, -15
HWB
207, 40%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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