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
768C7E
RGB
118, 140, 126
HSL
142, 9%, 51%
HSB
142, 16%, 55%
CMYK
16, 0, 10, 45
LAB
56, -10, 5
LCH
56, 11, 155
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 157
XYZ
21, 24, 23
LUV
56, -11, 8
HWB
142, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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