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
717C7C
RGB
113, 124, 124
HSL
180, 5%, 46%
HSB
180, 9%, 49%
CMYK
9, 0, 0, 51
LAB
51, -4, -1
LCH
51, 4, 199
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 197
XYZ
18, 19, 22
LUV
51, -6, -1
HWB
180, 44%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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