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
737373
RGB
115, 115, 115
HSL
0, 0%, 45%
HSB
0, 0%, 45%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 55
LAB
48, 0, 0
LCH
48, 0, 0
OKLCH
0.56, 0.00, 0
XYZ
16, 17, 19
LUV
48, 0, 0
HWB
0, 45%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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