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
78808D
RGB
120, 128, 141
HSL
217, 8%, 51%
HSB
217, 15%, 55%
CMYK
15, 9, 0, 45
LAB
53, -1, -8
LCH
53, 8, 263
OKLCH
0.60, 0.02, 260
XYZ
20, 21, 28
LUV
53, -5, -11
HWB
217, 47%, 45%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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