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
78736A
RGB
120, 115, 106
HSL
39, 6%, 44%
HSB
39, 12%, 47%
CMYK
0, 4, 12, 53
LAB
49, 1, 6
LCH
49, 6, 83
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 82
XYZ
16, 17, 16
LUV
49, 3, 7
HWB
39, 42%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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