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
717B8A
RGB
113, 123, 138
HSL
216, 10%, 49%
HSB
216, 18%, 54%
CMYK
18, 11, 0, 46
LAB
51, -1, -10
LCH
51, 10, 262
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 258
XYZ
18, 20, 27
LUV
51, -6, -13
HWB
216, 44%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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