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
78746D
RGB
120, 116, 109
HSL
38, 5%, 45%
HSB
38, 9%, 47%
CMYK
0, 3, 9, 53
LAB
49, 1, 4
LCH
49, 4, 82
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 82
XYZ
17, 18, 17
LUV
49, 3, 6
HWB
38, 43%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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