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
718888
RGB
113, 136, 136
HSL
180, 9%, 49%
HSB
180, 17%, 53%
CMYK
17, 0, 0, 47
LAB
55, -9, -3
LCH
55, 9, 199
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 196
XYZ
20, 23, 27
LUV
55, -12, -3
HWB
180, 44%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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