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
796F69
RGB
121, 111, 105
HSL
23, 7%, 44%
HSB
23, 13%, 47%
CMYK
0, 8, 13, 53
LAB
48, 3, 5
LCH
48, 6, 56
OKLCH
0.55, 0.02, 53
XYZ
16, 16, 16
LUV
48, 6, 6
HWB
23, 41%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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