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
72778B
RGB
114, 119, 139
HSL
228, 10%, 50%
HSB
228, 18%, 55%
CMYK
18, 14, 0, 45
LAB
50, 1, -12
LCH
50, 12, 277
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 274
XYZ
18, 19, 27
LUV
50, -4, -17
HWB
228, 45%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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