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
74798E
RGB
116, 121, 142
HSL
228, 10%, 51%
HSB
228, 18%, 56%
CMYK
18, 15, 0, 44
LAB
51, 2, -12
LCH
51, 12, 277
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 275
XYZ
19, 19, 28
LUV
51, -4, -18
HWB
228, 45%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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