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
718381
RGB
113, 131, 129
HSL
173, 7%, 48%
HSB
173, 14%, 51%
CMYK
14, 0, 2, 49
LAB
53, -7, -1
LCH
53, 7, 190
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 188
XYZ
19, 21, 24
LUV
53, -10, 0
HWB
173, 44%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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