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
697B7B
RGB
105, 123, 123
HSL
180, 8%, 45%
HSB
180, 15%, 48%
CMYK
15, 0, 0, 52
LAB
50, -7, -2
LCH
50, 7, 199
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 197
XYZ
16, 19, 21
LUV
50, -10, -2
HWB
180, 41%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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