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
717580
RGB
113, 117, 128
HSL
224, 6%, 47%
HSB
224, 12%, 50%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 50
LAB
49, 0, -7
LCH
49, 7, 272
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 270
XYZ
17, 18, 23
LUV
49, -3, -9
HWB
224, 44%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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