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
71879B
RGB
113, 135, 155
HSL
209, 17%, 53%
HSB
209, 27%, 61%
CMYK
27, 13, 0, 39
LAB
55, -5, -13
LCH
55, 14, 251
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 246
XYZ
21, 23, 34
LUV
55, -12, -19
HWB
209, 44%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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