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
74757B
RGB
116, 117, 123
HSL
231, 3%, 47%
HSB
231, 6%, 48%
CMYK
6, 5, 0, 52
LAB
49, 1, -3
LCH
49, 3, 279
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 279
XYZ
17, 18, 21
LUV
49, -1, -5
HWB
231, 45%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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