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
75727D
RGB
117, 114, 125
HSL
256, 5%, 47%
HSB
256, 9%, 49%
CMYK
6, 9, 0, 51
LAB
49, 3, -6
LCH
49, 6, 297
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 298
XYZ
17, 17, 22
LUV
49, 1, -8
HWB
256, 45%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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