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
78766D
RGB
120, 118, 109
HSL
49, 5%, 45%
HSB
49, 9%, 47%
CMYK
0, 2, 9, 53
LAB
50, 0, 5
LCH
50, 5, 95
OKLCH
0.56, 0.01, 97
XYZ
17, 18, 17
LUV
50, 2, 7
HWB
49, 43%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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