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
72778E
RGB
114, 119, 142
HSL
229, 11%, 50%
HSB
229, 20%, 56%
CMYK
20, 16, 0, 44
LAB
50, 2, -13
LCH
50, 13, 278
OKLCH
0.57, 0.04, 276
XYZ
18, 19, 28
LUV
50, -4, -19
HWB
229, 45%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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