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
796E6A
RGB
121, 110, 106
HSL
16, 7%, 45%
HSB
16, 12%, 47%
CMYK
0, 9, 12, 53
LAB
47, 4, 4
LCH
47, 5, 45
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 41
XYZ
16, 16, 16
LUV
47, 7, 4
HWB
16, 42%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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