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
657C8C
RGB
101, 124, 140
HSL
205, 16%, 47%
HSB
205, 28%, 55%
CMYK
28, 11, 0, 45
LAB
51, -6, -12
LCH
51, 13, 244
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 239
XYZ
17, 19, 28
LUV
51, -12, -16
HWB
205, 40%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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