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
74716A
RGB
116, 113, 106
HSL
42, 5%, 44%
HSB
42, 9%, 45%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 55
LAB
48, 0, 4
LCH
48, 4, 88
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 88
XYZ
16, 17, 16
LUV
48, 2, 6
HWB
42, 42%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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