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
72718B
RGB
114, 113, 139
HSL
242, 10%, 49%
HSB
242, 19%, 55%
CMYK
18, 19, 0, 45
LAB
48, 5, -14
LCH
48, 15, 288
OKLCH
0.56, 0.04, 287
XYZ
18, 17, 27
LUV
48, -1, -21
HWB
242, 44%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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