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
647979
RGB
100, 121, 121
HSL
180, 10%, 43%
HSB
180, 17%, 47%
CMYK
17, 0, 0, 53
LAB
49, -8, -3
LCH
49, 8, 199
OKLCH
0.56, 0.02, 196
XYZ
16, 18, 21
LUV
49, -11, -2
HWB
180, 39%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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