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
707474
RGB
112, 116, 116
HSL
180, 2%, 45%
HSB
180, 3%, 45%
CMYK
3, 0, 0, 55
LAB
48, -2, -1
LCH
48, 2, 200
OKLCH
0.56, 0.00, 197
XYZ
16, 17, 19
LUV
48, -2, 0
HWB
180, 44%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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