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
74778C
RGB
116, 119, 140
HSL
233, 9%, 50%
HSB
233, 17%, 55%
CMYK
17, 15, 0, 45
LAB
50, 2, -12
LCH
50, 12, 281
OKLCH
0.57, 0.03, 279
XYZ
19, 19, 27
LUV
50, -3, -17
HWB
233, 45%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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