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
70797A
RGB
112, 121, 122
HSL
186, 4%, 46%
HSB
186, 8%, 48%
CMYK
8, 1, 0, 52
LAB
50, -3, -2
LCH
50, 4, 208
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 205
XYZ
17, 19, 21
LUV
50, -5, -2
HWB
186, 44%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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