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
74828D
RGB
116, 130, 141
HSL
206, 10%, 50%
HSB
206, 18%, 55%
CMYK
18, 8, 0, 45
LAB
53, -3, -8
LCH
53, 9, 246
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 242
XYZ
20, 22, 28
LUV
53, -8, -11
HWB
206, 45%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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