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
757985
RGB
117, 121, 133
HSL
225, 6%, 49%
HSB
225, 12%, 52%
CMYK
12, 9, 0, 48
LAB
51, 0, -7
LCH
51, 7, 273
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 271
XYZ
18, 19, 25
LUV
51, -3, -10
HWB
225, 46%, 48%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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