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
698886
RGB
105, 136, 134
HSL
176, 13%, 47%
HSB
176, 23%, 53%
CMYK
23, 0, 1, 47
LAB
54, -12, -3
LCH
54, 12, 193
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 191
XYZ
19, 22, 26
LUV
54, -16, -2
HWB
176, 41%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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