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
727488
RGB
114, 116, 136
HSL
235, 9%, 49%
HSB
235, 16%, 53%
CMYK
16, 15, 0, 47
LAB
49, 3, -11
LCH
49, 12, 283
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 281
XYZ
18, 18, 26
LUV
49, -2, -16
HWB
235, 45%, 47%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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