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
757365
RGB
117, 115, 101
HSL
53, 7%, 43%
HSB
53, 14%, 46%
CMYK
0, 2, 14, 54
LAB
48, -1, 8
LCH
48, 8, 98
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 100
XYZ
16, 17, 15
LUV
48, 2, 11
HWB
53, 40%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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