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
71828A
RGB
113, 130, 138
HSL
199, 10%, 49%
HSB
199, 18%, 54%
CMYK
18, 6, 0, 46
LAB
53, -5, -7
LCH
53, 8, 232
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 228
XYZ
19, 21, 27
LUV
53, -9, -8
HWB
199, 44%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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