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
727574
RGB
114, 117, 116
HSL
160, 1%, 45%
HSB
160, 3%, 46%
CMYK
3, 0, 1, 54
LAB
49, -1, 0
LCH
49, 1, 174
OKLCH
0.56, 0.00, 174
XYZ
16, 18, 19
LUV
49, -2, 0
HWB
160, 45%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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