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
78736C
RGB
120, 115, 108
HSL
35, 5%, 45%
HSB
35, 10%, 47%
CMYK
0, 4, 10, 53
LAB
49, 1, 5
LCH
49, 5, 78
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 77
XYZ
17, 17, 17
LUV
49, 3, 6
HWB
35, 42%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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