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
697D76
RGB
105, 125, 118
HSL
159, 9%, 45%
HSB
159, 16%, 49%
CMYK
16, 0, 6, 51
LAB
51, -9, 1
LCH
51, 9, 172
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 172
XYZ
16, 19, 20
LUV
51, -10, 3
HWB
159, 41%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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