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
757283
RGB
117, 114, 131
HSL
251, 7%, 48%
HSB
251, 13%, 51%
CMYK
11, 13, 0, 49
LAB
49, 4, -9
LCH
49, 10, 293
OKLCH
0.56, 0.03, 294
XYZ
17, 17, 24
LUV
49, 1, -13
HWB
251, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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