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
717C81
RGB
113, 124, 129
HSL
199, 7%, 47%
HSB
199, 12%, 51%
CMYK
12, 4, 0, 49
LAB
51, -3, -4
LCH
51, 5, 231
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 227
XYZ
18, 20, 24
LUV
51, -6, -5
HWB
199, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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