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
718F8B
RGB
113, 143, 139
HSL
172, 12%, 50%
HSB
172, 21%, 56%
CMYK
21, 0, 3, 44
LAB
57, -12, -2
LCH
57, 12, 188
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 186
XYZ
21, 25, 28
LUV
57, -15, 0
HWB
172, 44%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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