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
718686
RGB
113, 134, 134
HSL
180, 9%, 48%
HSB
180, 16%, 53%
CMYK
16, 0, 0, 47
LAB
54, -8, -3
LCH
54, 8, 199
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 197
XYZ
20, 22, 26
LUV
54, -11, -2
HWB
180, 44%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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