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
79635E
RGB
121, 99, 94
HSL
11, 13%, 42%
HSB
11, 22%, 47%
CMYK
0, 18, 22, 53
LAB
44, 9, 6
LCH
44, 11, 37
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 33
XYZ
14, 14, 12
LUV
44, 14, 7
HWB
11, 37%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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