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
77898B
RGB
119, 137, 139
HSL
186, 8%, 51%
HSB
186, 14%, 55%
CMYK
14, 1, 0, 45
LAB
56, -6, -3
LCH
56, 7, 208
OKLCH
0.62, 0.02, 205
XYZ
21, 24, 28
LUV
56, -10, -4
HWB
186, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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