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
74808E
RGB
116, 128, 142
HSL
212, 10%, 51%
HSB
212, 18%, 56%
CMYK
18, 10, 0, 44
LAB
53, -2, -9
LCH
53, 9, 256
OKLCH
0.59, 0.03, 252
XYZ
20, 21, 29
LUV
53, -7, -13
HWB
212, 45%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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