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
747170
RGB
116, 113, 112
HSL
15, 2%, 45%
HSB
15, 3%, 45%
CMYK
0, 3, 3, 55
LAB
48, 1, 1
LCH
48, 1, 43
OKLCH
0.55, 0.00, 39
XYZ
16, 17, 18
LUV
48, 2, 1
HWB
15, 44%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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