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
697B81
RGB
105, 123, 129
HSL
195, 10%, 46%
HSB
195, 19%, 51%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 49
LAB
50, -6, -6
LCH
50, 8, 224
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 220
XYZ
17, 19, 23
LUV
50, -10, -7
HWB
195, 41%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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