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
717281
RGB
113, 114, 129
HSL
236, 7%, 47%
HSB
236, 12%, 51%
CMYK
12, 12, 0, 49
LAB
48, 2, -8
LCH
48, 9, 284
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 283
XYZ
17, 17, 23
LUV
48, -1, -12
HWB
236, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.