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
78717C
RGB
120, 113, 124
HSL
278, 5%, 46%
HSB
278, 9%, 49%
CMYK
3, 9, 0, 51
LAB
49, 4, -5
LCH
49, 7, 311
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 314
XYZ
17, 17, 21
LUV
49, 3, -8
HWB
278, 44%, 51%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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