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
697D80
RGB
105, 125, 128
HSL
188, 10%, 46%
HSB
188, 18%, 50%
CMYK
18, 2, 0, 50
LAB
51, -7, -4
LCH
51, 8, 211
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 208
XYZ
17, 19, 23
LUV
51, -11, -5
HWB
188, 41%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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