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
74727C
RGB
116, 114, 124
HSL
252, 4%, 47%
HSB
252, 8%, 49%
CMYK
6, 8, 0, 51
LAB
48, 2, -5
LCH
48, 6, 294
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 295
XYZ
17, 17, 21
LUV
48, 1, -8
HWB
252, 45%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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