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
72716C
RGB
114, 113, 108
HSL
50, 3%, 44%
HSB
50, 5%, 45%
CMYK
0, 1, 5, 55
LAB
48, 0, 3
LCH
48, 3, 97
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 97
XYZ
16, 16, 17
LUV
48, 1, 4
HWB
50, 42%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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