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
78979D
RGB
120, 151, 157
HSL
190, 16%, 54%
HSB
190, 24%, 62%
CMYK
24, 4, 0, 38
LAB
60, -10, -7
LCH
60, 12, 214
OKLCH
0.65, 0.04, 211
XYZ
25, 29, 36
LUV
60, -16, -8
HWB
190, 47%, 38%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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