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
79716E
RGB
121, 113, 110
HSL
16, 5%, 45%
HSB
16, 9%, 47%
CMYK
0, 7, 9, 53
LAB
48, 3, 3
LCH
48, 4, 46
OKLCH
0.55, 0.01, 42
XYZ
17, 17, 17
LUV
48, 5, 3
HWB
16, 43%, 53%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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