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
688279
RGB
104, 130, 121
HSL
159, 11%, 46%
HSB
159, 20%, 51%
CMYK
20, 0, 7, 49
LAB
52, -11, 2
LCH
52, 11, 172
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 172
XYZ
17, 20, 21
LUV
52, -13, 4
HWB
159, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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