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
697185
RGB
105, 113, 133
HSL
223, 12%, 47%
HSB
223, 21%, 52%
CMYK
21, 15, 0, 48
LAB
47, 0, -12
LCH
47, 12, 272
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 268
XYZ
16, 17, 25
LUV
47, -5, -17
HWB
223, 41%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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