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
68797E
RGB
104, 121, 126
HSL
194, 10%, 45%
HSB
194, 17%, 49%
CMYK
17, 4, 0, 51
LAB
50, -6, -5
LCH
50, 8, 221
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 217
XYZ
16, 18, 22
LUV
50, -9, -6
HWB
194, 41%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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