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
717D79
RGB
113, 125, 121
HSL
160, 5%, 47%
HSB
160, 10%, 49%
CMYK
10, 0, 3, 51
LAB
51, -5, 1
LCH
51, 5, 174
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 174
XYZ
18, 20, 21
LUV
51, -6, 2
HWB
160, 44%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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