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
717561
RGB
113, 117, 97
HSL
72, 9%, 42%
HSB
72, 17%, 46%
CMYK
3, 0, 17, 54
LAB
48, -4, 11
LCH
48, 11, 113
OKLCH
0.55, 0.03, 117
XYZ
15, 17, 14
LUV
48, -1, 14
HWB
72, 38%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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