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
738086
RGB
115, 128, 134
HSL
199, 8%, 49%
HSB
199, 14%, 53%
CMYK
14, 4, 0, 47
LAB
53, -4, -5
LCH
53, 6, 231
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 227
XYZ
19, 21, 26
LUV
53, -7, -6
HWB
199, 45%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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