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
71817C
RGB
113, 129, 124
HSL
161, 7%, 47%
HSB
161, 12%, 51%
CMYK
12, 0, 4, 49
LAB
53, -7, 1
LCH
53, 7, 175
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 175
XYZ
18, 21, 22
LUV
53, -8, 2
HWB
161, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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