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
69828B
RGB
105, 130, 139
HSL
196, 14%, 48%
HSB
196, 24%, 55%
CMYK
24, 6, 0, 45
LAB
53, -8, -8
LCH
53, 11, 226
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 222
XYZ
18, 21, 27
LUV
53, -13, -10
HWB
196, 41%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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