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
787990
RGB
120, 121, 144
HSL
238, 10%, 52%
HSB
238, 17%, 56%
CMYK
17, 16, 0, 44
LAB
51, 3, -13
LCH
51, 13, 285
OKLCH
0.58, 0.04, 283
XYZ
20, 20, 29
LUV
51, -2, -19
HWB
238, 47%, 44%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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