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
697A76
RGB
105, 122, 118
HSL
166, 7%, 45%
HSB
166, 14%, 48%
CMYK
14, 0, 3, 52
LAB
50, -7, 0
LCH
50, 7, 180
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 180
XYZ
16, 18, 20
LUV
50, -9, 1
HWB
166, 41%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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