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
729189
RGB
114, 145, 137
HSL
165, 12%, 51%
HSB
165, 21%, 57%
CMYK
21, 0, 6, 43
LAB
58, -13, 0
LCH
58, 13, 178
OKLCH
0.63, 0.04, 178
XYZ
22, 26, 27
LUV
58, -16, 3
HWB
165, 45%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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