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
707989
RGB
112, 121, 137
HSL
218, 10%, 49%
HSB
218, 18%, 54%
CMYK
18, 12, 0, 46
LAB
50, -1, -10
LCH
50, 10, 266
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 262
XYZ
18, 19, 26
LUV
50, -6, -14
HWB
218, 44%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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