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
74716C
RGB
116, 113, 108
HSL
37, 4%, 44%
HSB
37, 7%, 45%
CMYK
0, 3, 7, 55
LAB
48, 0, 3
LCH
48, 3, 82
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 81
XYZ
16, 17, 17
LUV
48, 2, 4
HWB
37, 42%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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