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
778281
RGB
119, 130, 129
HSL
175, 4%, 49%
HSB
175, 8%, 51%
CMYK
8, 0, 1, 49
LAB
53, -4, -1
LCH
53, 4, 192
OKLCH
0.60, 0.01, 190
XYZ
20, 21, 24
LUV
53, -6, -1
HWB
175, 47%, 49%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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