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
717986
RGB
113, 121, 134
HSL
217, 9%, 48%
HSB
217, 16%, 53%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 47
LAB
50, -1, -8
LCH
50, 8, 263
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 260
XYZ
18, 19, 25
LUV
50, -5, -11
HWB
217, 44%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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