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
737481
RGB
115, 116, 129
HSL
236, 6%, 48%
HSB
236, 11%, 51%
CMYK
11, 10, 0, 49
LAB
49, 2, -7
LCH
49, 7, 283
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 282
XYZ
17, 18, 23
LUV
49, -1, -10
HWB
236, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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