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
727680
RGB
114, 118, 128
HSL
223, 6%, 47%
HSB
223, 11%, 50%
CMYK
11, 8, 0, 50
LAB
50, 0, -6
LCH
50, 6, 270
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 268
XYZ
17, 18, 23
LUV
50, -3, -8
HWB
223, 45%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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