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
707272
RGB
112, 114, 114
HSL
180, 1%, 44%
HSB
180, 2%, 45%
CMYK
2, 0, 0, 55
LAB
48, -1, 0
LCH
48, 1, 200
OKLCH
0.55, 0.00, 197
XYZ
16, 17, 18
LUV
48, -1, 0
HWB
180, 44%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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