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
657E6E
RGB
101, 126, 110
HSL
142, 11%, 45%
HSB
142, 20%, 49%
CMYK
20, 0, 13, 51
LAB
50, -12, 6
LCH
50, 13, 155
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 157
XYZ
16, 19, 18
LUV
50, -13, 10
HWB
142, 40%, 51%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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