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
796F6D
RGB
121, 111, 109
HSL
10, 5%, 45%
HSB
10, 10%, 47%
CMYK
0, 8, 10, 53
LAB
48, 4, 3
LCH
48, 5, 35
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 31
XYZ
16, 17, 17
LUV
48, 6, 3
HWB
10, 43%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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