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
697D78
RGB
105, 125, 120
HSL
165, 9%, 45%
HSB
165, 16%, 49%
CMYK
16, 0, 4, 51
LAB
51, -8, 0
LCH
51, 8, 179
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 179
XYZ
17, 19, 21
LUV
51, -10, 2
HWB
165, 41%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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