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
78686C
RGB
120, 104, 108
HSL
345, 7%, 44%
HSB
345, 13%, 47%
CMYK
0, 13, 10, 53
LAB
46, 7, 0
LCH
46, 7, 2
OKLCH
0.53, 0.02, 1
XYZ
15, 15, 16
LUV
46, 9, -1
HWB
345, 41%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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