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
688181
RGB
104, 129, 129
HSL
180, 11%, 46%
HSB
180, 19%, 51%
CMYK
19, 0, 0, 49
LAB
52, -9, -3
LCH
52, 10, 199
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 196
XYZ
18, 20, 24
LUV
52, -13, -3
HWB
180, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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