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
758B88
RGB
117, 139, 136
HSL
172, 9%, 50%
HSB
172, 16%, 55%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 45
LAB
56, -9, -1
LCH
56, 9, 188
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 186
XYZ
21, 24, 27
LUV
56, -12, 0
HWB
172, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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