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
74898C
RGB
116, 137, 140
HSL
188, 9%, 50%
HSB
188, 17%, 55%
CMYK
17, 2, 0, 45
LAB
55, -7, -4
LCH
55, 8, 210
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 207
XYZ
21, 23, 28
LUV
55, -11, -5
HWB
188, 45%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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