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
717485
RGB
113, 116, 133
HSL
231, 8%, 48%
HSB
231, 15%, 52%
CMYK
15, 13, 0, 48
LAB
49, 2, -10
LCH
49, 10, 279
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 278
XYZ
17, 18, 25
LUV
49, -3, -14
HWB
231, 44%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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