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
717C80
RGB
113, 124, 128
HSL
196, 6%, 47%
HSB
196, 12%, 50%
CMYK
12, 3, 0, 50
LAB
51, -4, -4
LCH
51, 5, 226
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 222
XYZ
18, 19, 23
LUV
51, -6, -4
HWB
196, 44%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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