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
787A89
RGB
120, 122, 137
HSL
233, 7%, 50%
HSB
233, 12%, 54%
CMYK
12, 11, 0, 46
LAB
51, 2, -8
LCH
51, 9, 281
OKLCH
0.58, 0.02, 280
XYZ
19, 20, 26
LUV
51, -2, -12
HWB
233, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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