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
727779
RGB
114, 119, 121
HSL
197, 3%, 46%
HSB
197, 6%, 47%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 53
LAB
50, -2, -2
LCH
50, 2, 228
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 224
XYZ
17, 18, 21
LUV
50, -3, -2
HWB
197, 45%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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