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
757177
RGB
117, 113, 119
HSL
280, 3%, 45%
HSB
280, 5%, 47%
CMYK
2, 5, 0, 53
LAB
48, 2, -3
LCH
48, 4, 312
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 315
XYZ
17, 17, 20
LUV
48, 2, -4
HWB
280, 44%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.