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
78736E
RGB
120, 115, 110
HSL
30, 4%, 45%
HSB
30, 8%, 47%
CMYK
0, 4, 8, 53
LAB
49, 1, 3
LCH
49, 4, 70
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 68
XYZ
17, 17, 17
LUV
49, 3, 4
HWB
30, 43%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.