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
698781
RGB
105, 135, 129
HSL
168, 13%, 47%
HSB
168, 22%, 53%
CMYK
22, 0, 4, 47
LAB
54, -12, 0
LCH
54, 12, 182
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 181
XYZ
18, 22, 24
LUV
54, -15, 1
HWB
168, 41%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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