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
72797D
RGB
114, 121, 125
HSL
202, 5%, 47%
HSB
202, 9%, 49%
CMYK
9, 3, 0, 51
LAB
50, -2, -3
LCH
50, 4, 237
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 232
XYZ
17, 19, 22
LUV
50, -4, -4
HWB
202, 45%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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