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
697B6B
RGB
105, 123, 107
HSL
127, 8%, 45%
HSB
127, 15%, 48%
CMYK
15, 0, 13, 52
LAB
50, -9, 6
LCH
50, 11, 145
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 148
XYZ
16, 18, 17
LUV
50, -9, 10
HWB
127, 41%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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