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
738280
RGB
115, 130, 128
HSL
172, 6%, 48%
HSB
172, 12%, 51%
CMYK
12, 0, 2, 49
LAB
53, -6, -1
LCH
53, 6, 188
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 187
XYZ
19, 21, 24
LUV
53, -8, 0
HWB
172, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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