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
697C77
RGB
105, 124, 119
HSL
164, 8%, 45%
HSB
164, 15%, 49%
CMYK
15, 0, 4, 51
LAB
50, -8, 0
LCH
50, 8, 178
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 178
XYZ
16, 19, 20
LUV
50, -10, 2
HWB
164, 41%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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