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
74717F
RGB
116, 113, 127
HSL
253, 6%, 47%
HSB
253, 11%, 50%
CMYK
9, 11, 0, 50
LAB
48, 3, -7
LCH
48, 8, 295
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 296
XYZ
17, 17, 22
LUV
48, 1, -11
HWB
253, 44%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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