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
718891
RGB
113, 136, 145
HSL
197, 13%, 51%
HSB
197, 22%, 57%
CMYK
22, 6, 0, 43
LAB
55, -7, -8
LCH
55, 10, 228
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 224
XYZ
21, 23, 30
LUV
55, -12, -10
HWB
197, 44%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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