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
718C85
RGB
113, 140, 133
HSL
164, 11%, 50%
HSB
164, 19%, 55%
CMYK
19, 0, 5, 45
LAB
56, -11, 0
LCH
56, 11, 178
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 178
XYZ
20, 24, 26
LUV
56, -14, 3
HWB
164, 44%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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