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
68737D
RGB
104, 115, 125
HSL
209, 9%, 45%
HSB
209, 17%, 49%
CMYK
17, 8, 0, 51
LAB
48, -3, -7
LCH
48, 7, 250
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 246
XYZ
16, 17, 22
LUV
48, -6, -9
HWB
209, 41%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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