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
65838E
RGB
101, 131, 142
HSL
196, 17%, 48%
HSB
196, 29%, 56%
CMYK
29, 8, 0, 44
LAB
53, -9, -10
LCH
53, 13, 227
OKLCH
0.59, 0.04, 222
XYZ
18, 21, 29
LUV
53, -15, -12
HWB
196, 40%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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