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
697170
RGB
105, 113, 112
HSL
173, 4%, 43%
HSB
173, 7%, 44%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 56
LAB
47, -3, -1
LCH
47, 3, 189
OKLCH
0.54, 0.01, 188
XYZ
15, 16, 18
LUV
47, -4, 0
HWB
173, 41%, 56%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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