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
697980
RGB
105, 121, 128
HSL
198, 10%, 46%
HSB
198, 18%, 50%
CMYK
18, 5, 0, 50
LAB
50, -5, -6
LCH
50, 8, 230
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 226
XYZ
17, 18, 23
LUV
50, -9, -7
HWB
198, 41%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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