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
718C7E
RGB
113, 140, 126
HSL
149, 11%, 50%
HSB
149, 19%, 55%
CMYK
19, 0, 10, 45
LAB
56, -12, 4
LCH
56, 13, 161
OKLCH
0.61, 0.04, 163
XYZ
20, 24, 23
LUV
56, -14, 8
HWB
149, 44%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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