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
697E72
RGB
105, 126, 114
HSL
146, 9%, 45%
HSB
146, 17%, 49%
CMYK
17, 0, 10, 51
LAB
51, -10, 4
LCH
51, 11, 159
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 160
XYZ
16, 19, 19
LUV
51, -11, 7
HWB
146, 41%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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