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
717C8D
RGB
113, 124, 141
HSL
216, 11%, 50%
HSB
216, 20%, 55%
CMYK
20, 12, 0, 45
LAB
52, -1, -11
LCH
52, 11, 263
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 259
XYZ
19, 20, 28
LUV
52, -7, -15
HWB
216, 44%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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