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
74807D
RGB
116, 128, 125
HSL
165, 5%, 48%
HSB
165, 9%, 50%
CMYK
9, 0, 2, 50
LAB
53, -5, 0
LCH
53, 5, 180
OKLCH
0.59, 0.01, 179
XYZ
19, 21, 22
LUV
53, -6, 1
HWB
165, 45%, 50%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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