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
75858B
RGB
117, 133, 139
HSL
196, 9%, 50%
HSB
196, 16%, 55%
CMYK
16, 4, 0, 45
LAB
54, -5, -5
LCH
54, 7, 227
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 222
XYZ
20, 22, 28
LUV
54, -9, -7
HWB
196, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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