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
657A7E
RGB
101, 122, 126
HSL
190, 11%, 45%
HSB
190, 20%, 49%
CMYK
20, 3, 0, 51
LAB
50, -7, -5
LCH
50, 9, 214
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 210
XYZ
16, 18, 22
LUV
50, -11, -6
HWB
190, 40%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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