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
74808D
RGB
116, 128, 141
HSL
211, 10%, 50%
HSB
211, 18%, 55%
CMYK
18, 9, 0, 45
LAB
53, -2, -9
LCH
53, 9, 254
OKLCH
0.59, 0.02, 250
XYZ
20, 21, 28
LUV
53, -7, -12
HWB
211, 45%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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