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
687474
RGB
104, 116, 116
HSL
180, 5%, 43%
HSB
180, 10%, 45%
CMYK
10, 0, 0, 55
LAB
48, -5, -2
LCH
48, 5, 199
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 197
XYZ
15, 17, 19
LUV
48, -6, -1
HWB
180, 41%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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