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
757E8D
RGB
117, 126, 141
HSL
218, 10%, 51%
HSB
218, 17%, 55%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 45
LAB
52, -1, -9
LCH
52, 9, 264
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 261
XYZ
20, 21, 28
LUV
52, -6, -13
HWB
218, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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