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
657F79
RGB
101, 127, 121
HSL
166, 11%, 45%
HSB
166, 20%, 50%
CMYK
20, 0, 5, 50
LAB
51, -11, 0
LCH
51, 11, 180
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 179
XYZ
16, 19, 21
LUV
51, -13, 2
HWB
166, 40%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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