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
78909C
RGB
120, 144, 156
HSL
200, 15%, 54%
HSB
200, 23%, 61%
CMYK
23, 8, 0, 39
LAB
58, -7, -9
LCH
58, 12, 234
OKLCH
0.64, 0.03, 230
XYZ
24, 26, 35
LUV
58, -13, -12
HWB
200, 47%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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