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
778E8E
RGB
119, 142, 142
HSL
180, 9%, 51%
HSB
180, 16%, 56%
CMYK
16, 0, 0, 44
LAB
57, -8, -3
LCH
57, 9, 199
OKLCH
0.63, 0.03, 197
XYZ
22, 25, 29
LUV
57, -12, -3
HWB
180, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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