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
697472
RGB
105, 116, 114
HSL
169, 5%, 43%
HSB
169, 9%, 45%
CMYK
9, 0, 2, 55
LAB
48, -5, 0
LCH
48, 5, 185
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 184
XYZ
15, 17, 18
LUV
48, -6, 0
HWB
169, 41%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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