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
708C8B
RGB
112, 140, 139
HSL
178, 11%, 49%
HSB
178, 20%, 55%
CMYK
20, 0, 1, 45
LAB
56, -10, -3
LCH
56, 11, 196
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 194
XYZ
21, 24, 28
LUV
56, -14, -2
HWB
178, 44%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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