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
768C85
RGB
118, 140, 133
HSL
161, 9%, 51%
HSB
161, 16%, 55%
CMYK
16, 0, 5, 45
LAB
56, -9, 1
LCH
56, 9, 174
OKLCH
0.62, 0.03, 174
XYZ
21, 24, 26
LUV
56, -11, 3
HWB
161, 46%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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