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
697370
RGB
105, 115, 112
HSL
162, 5%, 43%
HSB
162, 9%, 45%
CMYK
9, 0, 3, 55
LAB
48, -4, 0
LCH
48, 4, 176
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 176
XYZ
15, 16, 18
LUV
48, -5, 1
HWB
162, 41%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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