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
74746F
RGB
116, 116, 111
HSL
60, 2%, 45%
HSB
60, 4%, 45%
CMYK
0, 0, 4, 55
LAB
49, -1, 3
LCH
49, 3, 105
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 107
XYZ
16, 17, 18
LUV
49, 0, 4
HWB
60, 44%, 55%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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