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
697F7A
RGB
105, 127, 122
HSL
166, 9%, 45%
HSB
166, 17%, 50%
CMYK
17, 0, 4, 50
LAB
51, -9, 0
LCH
51, 9, 181
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 180
XYZ
17, 20, 21
LUV
51, -11, 1
HWB
166, 41%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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