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
796F6B
RGB
121, 111, 107
HSL
17, 6%, 45%
HSB
17, 12%, 47%
CMYK
0, 8, 12, 53
LAB
48, 3, 4
LCH
48, 5, 47
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 43
XYZ
16, 16, 16
LUV
48, 6, 4
HWB
17, 42%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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