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
657C8E
RGB
101, 124, 142
HSL
206, 17%, 48%
HSB
206, 29%, 56%
CMYK
29, 13, 0, 44
LAB
51, -5, -13
LCH
51, 14, 247
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 242
XYZ
17, 19, 28
LUV
51, -12, -17
HWB
206, 40%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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