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
697B85
RGB
105, 123, 133
HSL
201, 12%, 47%
HSB
201, 21%, 52%
CMYK
21, 8, 0, 48
LAB
50, -5, -8
LCH
50, 9, 237
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 232
XYZ
17, 19, 25
LUV
50, -10, -10
HWB
201, 41%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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