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
718A8D
RGB
113, 138, 141
HSL
186, 11%, 50%
HSB
186, 20%, 55%
CMYK
20, 2, 0, 45
LAB
56, -9, -5
LCH
56, 10, 209
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 205
XYZ
21, 24, 29
LUV
56, -13, -5
HWB
186, 44%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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