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
718187
RGB
113, 129, 135
HSL
196, 9%, 49%
HSB
196, 16%, 53%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 47
LAB
53, -5, -5
LCH
53, 7, 227
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 222
XYZ
19, 21, 26
LUV
53, -9, -7
HWB
196, 44%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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