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
698981
RGB
105, 137, 129
HSL
165, 13%, 47%
HSB
165, 23%, 54%
CMYK
23, 0, 6, 46
LAB
54, -13, 0
LCH
54, 13, 178
OKLCH
0.60, 0.04, 178
XYZ
19, 22, 24
LUV
54, -16, 3
HWB
165, 41%, 46%
Pantone
7717 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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