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
727A79
RGB
114, 122, 121
HSL
172, 3%, 46%
HSB
172, 7%, 48%
CMYK
7, 0, 1, 52
LAB
51, -3, -1
LCH
51, 3, 189
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 188
XYZ
17, 19, 21
LUV
51, -4, 0
HWB
172, 45%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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