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
698683
RGB
105, 134, 131
HSL
174, 12%, 47%
HSB
174, 22%, 53%
CMYK
22, 0, 2, 47
LAB
54, -11, -2
LCH
54, 11, 190
OKLCH
0.60, 0.03, 189
XYZ
18, 22, 25
LUV
54, -15, -1
HWB
174, 41%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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