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
657E85
RGB
101, 126, 133
HSL
193, 14%, 46%
HSB
193, 24%, 52%
CMYK
24, 5, 0, 48
LAB
51, -8, -7
LCH
51, 11, 221
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 217
XYZ
17, 19, 25
LUV
51, -13, -8
HWB
193, 40%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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