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
727583
RGB
114, 117, 131
HSL
229, 7%, 48%
HSB
229, 13%, 51%
CMYK
13, 11, 0, 49
LAB
49, 1, -8
LCH
49, 8, 278
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 276
XYZ
17, 18, 24
LUV
49, -2, -12
HWB
229, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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