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
78796B
RGB
120, 121, 107
HSL
64, 6%, 45%
HSB
64, 12%, 47%
CMYK
1, 0, 12, 53
LAB
50, -2, 8
LCH
50, 8, 107
OKLCH
0.57, 0.02, 110
XYZ
17, 19, 17
LUV
50, 0, 10
HWB
64, 42%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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