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
657E7C
RGB
101, 126, 124
HSL
175, 11%, 45%
HSB
175, 20%, 49%
CMYK
20, 0, 2, 51
LAB
51, -10, -2
LCH
51, 10, 192
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 190
XYZ
16, 19, 22
LUV
51, -13, -1
HWB
175, 40%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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