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
738080
RGB
115, 128, 128
HSL
180, 5%, 48%
HSB
180, 10%, 50%
CMYK
10, 0, 0, 50
LAB
53, -5, -2
LCH
53, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 197
XYZ
19, 21, 23
LUV
53, -7, -2
HWB
180, 45%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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