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
657F7F
RGB
101, 127, 127
HSL
180, 11%, 45%
HSB
180, 20%, 50%
CMYK
20, 0, 0, 50
LAB
51, -10, -3
LCH
51, 10, 199
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 196
XYZ
17, 19, 23
LUV
51, -13, -3
HWB
180, 40%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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