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
708992
RGB
112, 137, 146
HSL
196, 13%, 51%
HSB
196, 23%, 57%
CMYK
23, 6, 0, 43
LAB
55, -8, -8
LCH
55, 11, 226
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 222
XYZ
21, 23, 31
LUV
55, -13, -10
HWB
196, 44%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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