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
757279
RGB
117, 114, 121
HSL
266, 3%, 46%
HSB
266, 6%, 47%
CMYK
3, 6, 0, 53
LAB
48, 2, -3
LCH
48, 4, 303
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 305
XYZ
17, 17, 21
LUV
48, 1, -5
HWB
266, 45%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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