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
74797B
RGB
116, 121, 123
HSL
197, 3%, 47%
HSB
197, 6%, 48%
CMYK
6, 2, 0, 52
LAB
50, -2, -2
LCH
50, 2, 228
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 224
XYZ
18, 19, 21
LUV
50, -3, -2
HWB
197, 45%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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