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
79685E
RGB
121, 104, 94
HSL
22, 13%, 42%
HSB
22, 22%, 47%
CMYK
0, 14, 22, 53
LAB
45, 6, 8
LCH
45, 10, 55
OKLCH
0.53, 0.03, 52
XYZ
15, 15, 13
LUV
45, 11, 10
HWB
22, 37%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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