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
707979
RGB
112, 121, 121
HSL
180, 4%, 46%
HSB
180, 7%, 47%
CMYK
7, 0, 0, 53
LAB
50, -3, -1
LCH
50, 4, 199
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 197
XYZ
17, 18, 21
LUV
50, -5, -1
HWB
180, 44%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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