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
76798C
RGB
118, 121, 140
HSL
232, 9%, 51%
HSB
232, 16%, 55%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 45
LAB
51, 2, -11
LCH
51, 11, 280
OKLCH
0.58, 0.03, 278
XYZ
19, 19, 28
LUV
51, -3, -16
HWB
232, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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