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
657D8A
RGB
101, 125, 138
HSL
201, 15%, 47%
HSB
201, 27%, 54%
CMYK
27, 9, 0, 46
LAB
51, -7, -10
LCH
51, 12, 237
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 232
XYZ
17, 19, 27
LUV
51, -13, -13
HWB
201, 40%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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