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
697E7D
RGB
105, 126, 125
HSL
177, 9%, 45%
HSB
177, 17%, 49%
CMYK
17, 0, 1, 51
LAB
51, -8, -2
LCH
51, 8, 195
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 193
XYZ
17, 19, 22
LUV
51, -11, -2
HWB
177, 41%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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