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
737166
RGB
115, 113, 102
HSL
51, 6%, 43%
HSB
51, 11%, 45%
CMYK
0, 2, 11, 55
LAB
48, -1, 6
LCH
48, 6, 97
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 98
XYZ
15, 16, 15
LUV
48, 2, 9
HWB
51, 40%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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