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
727079
RGB
114, 112, 121
HSL
253, 4%, 46%
HSB
253, 7%, 47%
CMYK
6, 7, 0, 53
LAB
48, 2, -5
LCH
48, 5, 295
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 296
XYZ
16, 17, 20
LUV
48, 1, -7
HWB
253, 44%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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