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
74717B
RGB
116, 113, 123
HSL
258, 4%, 46%
HSB
258, 8%, 48%
CMYK
6, 8, 0, 52
LAB
48, 3, -5
LCH
48, 6, 298
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 300
XYZ
17, 17, 21
LUV
48, 1, -8
HWB
258, 44%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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