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
697C76
RGB
105, 124, 118
HSL
161, 8%, 45%
HSB
161, 15%, 49%
CMYK
15, 0, 5, 51
LAB
50, -8, 1
LCH
50, 8, 174
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 174
XYZ
16, 19, 20
LUV
50, -10, 3
HWB
161, 41%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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