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
778E88
RGB
119, 142, 136
HSL
164, 9%, 51%
HSB
164, 16%, 56%
CMYK
16, 0, 4, 44
LAB
57, -9, 0
LCH
57, 9, 178
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 178
XYZ
22, 25, 27
LUV
57, -12, 2
HWB
164, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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