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
78717A
RGB
120, 113, 122
HSL
287, 4%, 46%
HSB
287, 7%, 48%
CMYK
2, 7, 0, 52
LAB
49, 4, -4
LCH
49, 6, 316
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 319
XYZ
17, 17, 21
LUV
49, 3, -6
HWB
287, 44%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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