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
78969B
RGB
120, 150, 155
HSL
189, 15%, 54%
HSB
189, 23%, 61%
CMYK
23, 3, 0, 39
LAB
60, -10, -6
LCH
60, 12, 212
OKLCH
0.65, 0.03, 209
XYZ
25, 28, 35
LUV
60, -16, -7
HWB
189, 47%, 39%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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