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
778E8B
RGB
119, 142, 139
HSL
172, 9%, 51%
HSB
172, 16%, 56%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 44
LAB
57, -9, -1
LCH
57, 9, 188
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 187
XYZ
22, 25, 28
LUV
57, -12, 0
HWB
172, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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