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
75798B
RGB
117, 121, 139
HSL
229, 9%, 50%
HSB
229, 16%, 55%
CMYK
16, 13, 0, 45
LAB
51, 1, -10
LCH
51, 10, 278
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 276
XYZ
19, 19, 27
LUV
51, -3, -15
HWB
229, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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