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
72796C
RGB
114, 121, 108
HSL
92, 6%, 45%
HSB
92, 11%, 47%
CMYK
6, 0, 11, 53
LAB
50, -5, 6
LCH
50, 8, 127
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 130
XYZ
16, 18, 17
LUV
50, -3, 9
HWB
92, 42%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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