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
697E8B
RGB
105, 126, 139
HSL
203, 14%, 48%
HSB
203, 24%, 55%
CMYK
24, 9, 0, 45
LAB
51, -6, -10
LCH
51, 11, 240
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 235
XYZ
18, 20, 27
LUV
51, -11, -13
HWB
203, 41%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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