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
697983
RGB
105, 121, 131
HSL
203, 11%, 46%
HSB
203, 20%, 51%
CMYK
20, 8, 0, 49
LAB
50, -4, -8
LCH
50, 9, 240
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 235
XYZ
17, 18, 24
LUV
50, -9, -10
HWB
203, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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