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
74727F
RGB
116, 114, 127
HSL
249, 5%, 47%
HSB
249, 10%, 50%
CMYK
9, 10, 0, 50
LAB
49, 3, -7
LCH
49, 7, 292
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 293
XYZ
17, 17, 23
LUV
49, 0, -10
HWB
249, 45%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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