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
787775
RGB
120, 119, 117
HSL
40, 1%, 46%
HSB
40, 3%, 47%
CMYK
0, 1, 3, 53
LAB
50, 0, 1
LCH
50, 1, 86
OKLCH
0.57, 0.00, 85
XYZ
18, 18, 19
LUV
50, 1, 2
HWB
40, 46%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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