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
657B8B
RGB
101, 123, 139
HSL
205, 16%, 47%
HSB
205, 27%, 55%
CMYK
27, 12, 0, 45
LAB
50, -5, -12
LCH
50, 13, 245
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 240
XYZ
17, 19, 27
LUV
50, -12, -16
HWB
205, 40%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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