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
74777E
RGB
116, 119, 126
HSL
222, 4%, 47%
HSB
222, 8%, 49%
CMYK
8, 6, 0, 51
LAB
50, 0, -4
LCH
50, 4, 269
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 267
XYZ
18, 18, 22
LUV
50, -2, -6
HWB
222, 45%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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