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
72797A
RGB
114, 121, 122
HSL
188, 3%, 46%
HSB
188, 7%, 48%
CMYK
7, 1, 0, 52
LAB
50, -3, -2
LCH
50, 3, 210
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 207
XYZ
17, 19, 21
LUV
50, -4, -2
HWB
188, 45%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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