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
697B75
RGB
105, 123, 117
HSL
160, 8%, 45%
HSB
160, 15%, 48%
CMYK
15, 0, 5, 52
LAB
50, -8, 1
LCH
50, 8, 173
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 173
XYZ
16, 18, 20
LUV
50, -9, 3
HWB
160, 41%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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