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
757178
RGB
117, 113, 120
HSL
274, 3%, 46%
HSB
274, 6%, 47%
CMYK
3, 6, 0, 53
LAB
48, 3, -3
LCH
48, 4, 309
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 311
XYZ
17, 17, 20
LUV
48, 2, -5
HWB
274, 44%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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