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
79656B
RGB
121, 101, 107
HSL
342, 9%, 44%
HSB
342, 17%, 47%
CMYK
0, 17, 12, 53
LAB
45, 9, 0
LCH
45, 9, 358
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 358
XYZ
15, 14, 16
LUV
45, 11, -2
HWB
342, 40%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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