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
72605D
RGB
114, 96, 93
HSL
9, 10%, 41%
HSB
9, 18%, 45%
CMYK
0, 16, 18, 55
LAB
42, 7, 5
LCH
42, 8, 33
OKLCH
0.51, 0.02, 29
XYZ
13, 13, 12
LUV
42, 11, 5
HWB
9, 36%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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