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
698389
RGB
105, 131, 137
HSL
191, 13%, 47%
HSB
191, 23%, 54%
CMYK
23, 4, 0, 46
LAB
53, -9, -7
LCH
53, 11, 217
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 213
XYZ
18, 21, 27
LUV
53, -14, -8
HWB
191, 41%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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