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
72816C
RGB
114, 129, 108
HSL
103, 9%, 46%
HSB
103, 16%, 51%
CMYK
12, 0, 16, 49
LAB
52, -9, 9
LCH
52, 13, 133
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 137
XYZ
17, 20, 17
LUV
52, -7, 14
HWB
103, 42%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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