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
697D89
RGB
105, 125, 137
HSL
203, 13%, 47%
HSB
203, 23%, 54%
CMYK
23, 9, 0, 46
LAB
51, -5, -9
LCH
51, 11, 239
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 234
XYZ
18, 19, 26
LUV
51, -11, -12
HWB
203, 41%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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