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
688581
RGB
104, 133, 129
HSL
172, 12%, 46%
HSB
172, 22%, 52%
CMYK
22, 0, 3, 48
LAB
53, -11, -1
LCH
53, 11, 187
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 186
XYZ
18, 21, 24
LUV
53, -15, 0
HWB
172, 41%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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