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
747992
RGB
116, 121, 146
HSL
230, 12%, 51%
HSB
230, 21%, 57%
CMYK
21, 17, 0, 43
LAB
51, 2, -14
LCH
51, 14, 279
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 276
XYZ
19, 19, 30
LUV
51, -4, -21
HWB
230, 45%, 43%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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