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
657B83
RGB
101, 123, 131
HSL
196, 13%, 45%
HSB
196, 23%, 51%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 49
LAB
50, -7, -7
LCH
50, 10, 226
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 222
XYZ
17, 19, 24
LUV
50, -12, -9
HWB
196, 40%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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