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
747681
RGB
116, 118, 129
HSL
231, 5%, 48%
HSB
231, 10%, 51%
CMYK
10, 9, 0, 49
LAB
50, 1, -6
LCH
50, 6, 279
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 278
XYZ
18, 18, 23
LUV
50, -2, -9
HWB
231, 45%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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