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
79655E
RGB
121, 101, 94
HSL
16, 13%, 42%
HSB
16, 22%, 47%
CMYK
0, 17, 22, 53
LAB
45, 7, 7
LCH
45, 10, 44
OKLCH
0.52, 0.03, 40
XYZ
15, 14, 13
LUV
45, 13, 8
HWB
16, 37%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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