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
796C65
RGB
121, 108, 101
HSL
21, 9%, 44%
HSB
21, 17%, 47%
CMYK
0, 11, 17, 53
LAB
47, 4, 6
LCH
47, 7, 54
OKLCH
0.54, 0.02, 50
XYZ
16, 16, 15
LUV
47, 8, 7
HWB
21, 40%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 11 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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