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
697E8E
RGB
105, 126, 142
HSL
206, 15%, 48%
HSB
206, 26%, 56%
CMYK
26, 11, 0, 44
LAB
52, -5, -11
LCH
52, 12, 246
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 241
XYZ
18, 20, 28
LUV
52, -11, -15
HWB
206, 41%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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