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
727E80
RGB
114, 126, 128
HSL
189, 6%, 47%
HSB
189, 11%, 50%
CMYK
11, 2, 0, 50
LAB
52, -4, -3
LCH
52, 5, 212
OKLCH
0.58, 0.01, 209
XYZ
18, 20, 23
LUV
52, -7, -3
HWB
189, 45%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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