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
698185
RGB
105, 129, 133
HSL
189, 12%, 47%
HSB
189, 21%, 52%
CMYK
21, 3, 0, 48
LAB
52, -8, -5
LCH
52, 10, 212
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 209
XYZ
18, 20, 25
LUV
52, -13, -6
HWB
189, 41%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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