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
717588
RGB
113, 117, 136
HSL
230, 9%, 49%
HSB
230, 17%, 53%
CMYK
17, 14, 0, 47
LAB
49, 2, -11
LCH
49, 11, 278
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 276
XYZ
18, 18, 26
LUV
49, -3, -16
HWB
230, 44%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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