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
74797E
RGB
116, 121, 126
HSL
210, 4%, 47%
HSB
210, 8%, 49%
CMYK
8, 4, 0, 51
LAB
51, -1, -3
LCH
51, 4, 251
OKLCH
0.57, 0.01, 248
XYZ
18, 19, 22
LUV
51, -3, -5
HWB
210, 45%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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