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
697E86
RGB
105, 126, 134
HSL
197, 12%, 47%
HSB
197, 22%, 53%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 47
LAB
51, -7, -7
LCH
51, 10, 227
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 223
XYZ
18, 20, 25
LUV
51, -11, -9
HWB
197, 41%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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