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
74778A
RGB
116, 119, 138
HSL
232, 9%, 50%
HSB
232, 16%, 54%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 46
LAB
50, 2, -11
LCH
50, 11, 280
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 278
XYZ
18, 19, 27
LUV
50, -3, -16
HWB
232, 45%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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