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
727471
RGB
114, 116, 113
HSL
100, 1%, 45%
HSB
100, 3%, 45%
CMYK
2, 0, 3, 55
LAB
49, -1, 1
LCH
49, 2, 132
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 135
XYZ
16, 17, 18
LUV
49, -1, 2
HWB
100, 44%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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