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
71878B
RGB
113, 135, 139
HSL
189, 10%, 49%
HSB
189, 19%, 55%
CMYK
19, 3, 0, 45
LAB
55, -8, -5
LCH
55, 9, 213
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 210
XYZ
20, 23, 28
LUV
55, -12, -6
HWB
189, 44%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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