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
78737B
RGB
120, 115, 123
HSL
278, 3%, 47%
HSB
278, 7%, 48%
CMYK
2, 7, 0, 52
LAB
49, 3, -4
LCH
49, 5, 311
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 313
XYZ
17, 18, 21
LUV
49, 2, -6
HWB
278, 45%, 52%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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