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
657F81
RGB
101, 127, 129
HSL
184, 12%, 45%
HSB
184, 22%, 51%
CMYK
22, 2, 0, 49
LAB
51, -9, -4
LCH
51, 10, 205
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 202
XYZ
17, 20, 24
LUV
51, -13, -4
HWB
184, 40%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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