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
697988
RGB
105, 121, 136
HSL
209, 13%, 47%
HSB
209, 23%, 53%
CMYK
23, 11, 0, 47
LAB
50, -3, -10
LCH
50, 11, 251
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 247
XYZ
17, 18, 26
LUV
50, -9, -14
HWB
209, 41%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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