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
75736F
RGB
117, 115, 111
HSL
40, 3%, 45%
HSB
40, 5%, 46%
CMYK
0, 2, 5, 54
LAB
49, 0, 3
LCH
49, 3, 85
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 85
XYZ
16, 17, 17
LUV
49, 1, 3
HWB
40, 44%, 54%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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