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
698481
RGB
105, 132, 129
HSL
173, 11%, 46%
HSB
173, 20%, 52%
CMYK
20, 0, 2, 48
LAB
53, -11, -2
LCH
53, 11, 189
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 188
XYZ
18, 21, 24
LUV
53, -14, -1
HWB
173, 41%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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