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
788980
RGB
120, 137, 128
HSL
148, 7%, 50%
HSB
148, 12%, 54%
CMYK
12, 0, 7, 46
LAB
56, -8, 3
LCH
56, 8, 161
OKLCH
0.61, 0.02, 163
XYZ
21, 23, 24
LUV
56, -9, 5
HWB
148, 47%, 46%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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