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
72868D
RGB
114, 134, 141
HSL
196, 11%, 50%
HSB
196, 19%, 55%
CMYK
19, 5, 0, 45
LAB
55, -6, -6
LCH
55, 9, 225
OKLCH
0.61, 0.03, 221
XYZ
20, 23, 28
LUV
55, -11, -8
HWB
196, 45%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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